Christopher Rim
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Education costs are higher than ever — yet teens aren't learning basic life skills. Here's what they need
"Easy” everyday tasks—from changing a lightbulb to creating a simple budget — have become overwhelming to Gen Z-ers. "Near peers" can help
Here's the secret formula for getting into a top-choice college after being deferred
Thousands of students across the US have just been told their applications were deferred by a top school. But all is not lost ...
How South Asian students are standing out to the Ivy League after affirmative action ban
It’s been two years since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, reshaping the college admissions landscape — and strategies South Asian students must use to stand out to their...
Kids can't fool their way into college by starting an app or landing a big-name internship — here's what works instead
College-bound teens are interning at major tech companies, cultivating bespoke brands and building AI-powered apps. But those seemingly impressive credentials can tank a student’s chances at Ivy League acceptance.
The secret reasons why top students are getting accepted to the Ivy League — and rejected by other schools
The old strategy of prioritizing Ivy League acceptance above all else is outdated.
Road to a top college: With Ivies fading, here are the new elite schools
Over the last four years, the Ivy League has weathered some heavy blows — from bombshell revelations of bias during the affirmative action hearings to allegations of widespread antisemitism and...
Waitlisted at your dream college? Here's what to do next
This is your secret weapon to winning the college acceptance game.
Fair college admissions doesn’t exist — it’s time we stop searching for it
Admissions at prestigious universities is a game, and getting in is all about leveling up your strategy -- that's something that elite schools do not want to admit.
Deferred from early admission colleges? Here's what to do next
If students received a deferral or a rejection, it is completely normal to feel disappointed. However, it is important to understand that a deferral does not equate to a rejection....
How to prepare for the competitive world of Ivy League admissions
The admissions process is becoming increasingly selective — Harvard and Columbia universities admitted record-low percentages of applicants (both less than 4%) into the class of 2027.
Private schools offer a rarefied environment for learning
These ten private schools in New York City offer an unparalleled source of Ivy League-educated teachers, small class sizes and individualized instruction, Christopher Rim writes.