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The Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools, or TACHS, is the exam used for admission to the Catholic High Schools of New York. It is given once a year in November. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the TACHS exam and how best to prepare for it!

I go to a good school - my high school’s college counselor is all I need…right? At Ivy Tutors Network, we get this question A LOT. We’re answering all your top questions about college counselors, including when a paid college admissions counselor is in your best interest.

Panicking before the SAT? Here’s your last-minute SAT quick review with practical strategies from SAT expert Katya Seberson.

Getting into Harvard is a popular goal - and one few succeed at. College admissions excerpt, John Morganelli gives Ivy Tutors Networks top tips for getting into Harvard and what to consider when applying.

Join Justin as he shares his interview with Harvard alum, Dr. Alan Epstein. Dr. Epstein talks about his journey from first-gen Brooklynite to Gastroenterologist and how Harvard shaped his path.

IVY’s College Admissions Team frequently discourages students from summer programs. Many - maybe even most - fail to impress college admissions departments or improve your chances of acceptance to an elite college or university. There are a select few, however, that are worth your time. John Morganelli provides a list of 30 and why these programs work.

Considering an HBCU for your college experience? Howard University is one of the most well known, ranking #2 among HBCUs and in the Top 100 nationally. IVY’s college admissions experts share critical information for getting into Howard including admissions requirements and characteristics of students who would thrive there.

Choosing a college can have a big impact on your future, from your career path to your identity, your confidence, and your connection to community. For Linda Talton and her son Jacob Duncan, Howard University did all of that and more. We sat down with this mother-son duo to talk about why Howard mattered, how it shaped their worldview, and why they both believe in the power of an HBCU education.

Join us for an interview style blog with Brown Alum Rusty Howson to hear how going to Brown “for all the wrong reasons” changed his world view for the better.

Brown University is one of the most distinctive schools in the Ivy League due to the high degree of intellectual freedom it prioritizes. This guide will show you how to stand out using the Morganelli Method. We’ll also walk you through who would be a good fit for Brown. Because if you’re looking to get into an Ivy League school, finding the right academic and cultural fit is the first step.

Yale is one of the most competitive Ivy League schools - and that’s saying something! Learn expert tips from John Morganelli for getting into this highly competitive school.

Driven students often enter college with a clear path - only to have the college experience change their perception of what they want. Join us for an interview-style blog with a Columbia alum who shares how the university changed his path and the value it’s added to his life.