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Hi everyone 🤍 When I started this group, the goal was to give ambitious students real, strategic admissions guidance for free — not just generic tips. And it’s been amazing to see so many of you take advantage of it. But as things have grown, I need to focus my time on students I work with directly — so this group will now function as a resource hub only, without active Q&A. ✅ How to Use This Group Now You still have access to two core resources: - 70+ strategy posts (all organized in the “One-Stop Hub” pinned post) - The free course module (located in the Classroom tab) Both are incredibly valuable and cover the kind of guidance students usually pay counselors for — so I highly recommend making the most of them. I may still share occasional updates or resources here, but I’ll no longer be answering individual application questions. 📲 Want to Keep Learning? That’s all happening on Instagram — @theivywizard. I post new tips, strategy breakdowns, and student examples there every week. If you’re serious about improving your application, make sure you’re following — that’s where most of the new content will be. 🎓 Want Personalized Support? If you're applying soon and genuinely want guidance, you're welcome to book a free strategy call to explore a potential fit with my Ivy Blueprint coaching program. It's a structured, step-by-step system for building a standout application — with personalized coaching and feedback from me throughout the process. 💬 Don’t Forget — One of the main reasons I started this group was to help students connect. You're always welcome to post, share progress, and support each other here — that part hasn’t changed. Thanks again for being part of this community 💜 / Lisa (The Ivy Wizard)

U.S. colleges are expensive, and unlike domestic students, international students don’t qualify for federal financial aid. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t options! Here’s what you need to know about funding your education as an international student. 📌 Do U.S. Colleges Offer Financial Aid to International Students? Yes, some do—but not all, and the policies vary. 1️⃣ Need-Blind & Meets Full Need ✅ Your financial situation isn’t considered in admissions. If accepted, the college guarantees to meet 100% of your demonstrated need through grants and scholarships (no loans for intl students). - Extremely rare for international students. - Example schools: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Amherst. 2️⃣ Need-Aware & Meets Full Need ⚠️ Your ability to pay affects admissions decisions—having financial need may lower your chances. However, if accepted, your full need is covered through grants, scholarships, or (sometimes) work-study. - Many top private universities fall into this category. - Example schools: Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Stanford. 3️⃣ Need-Aware & Does NOT Guarantee Full Aid ❗ Your financial need impacts admissions, but even if accepted, you may not receive enough aid to afford tuition. - Many private colleges offer partial aid but expect students to cover the rest. - Example schools: Boston University, NYU, USC. 4️⃣ No Need-Based Aid, Merit Scholarships Only ❌ These schools do not offer need-based aid for international students, but some have highly competitive merit scholarships (often requiring outstanding grades, test scores, and achievements). - Most public universities fall into this category, including University of California schools and other state schools. 💡 Key Takeaway: Most U.S. universities expect international students to self-fund at least part of their education. If applying to need-aware schools, your ability to pay may affect your admissions chances—so research each school's policies carefully. 📋 What Forms Do International Students Need to Submit?

You’ve probably heard Early Action and Early Decision offer better odds. That’s true—but the why is often misunderstood. Here’s what really drives early boosts: ✅ Why Early Acceptance Rates Are Higher 📈 Yield Protection*: Colleges want students who will enroll. Applying early signals commitment, boosting a school’s yield—the % of admitted students who attend. Yield affects rankings. 🧠 Strategic Planning: Officers want to lock in strong students early. If they find great fits in the first round, they don’t need to gamble later. 🎯 Stronger Pool: Early applicants often include athletes, legacies, and highly-aligned students—so the pool tends to be stronger and more prepared. That’s why early acceptance rates can be 2–3x higher than Regular Decision at some schools. But not all early rounds work the same. _____ 📌 Types of Early Applications Early Decision (ED) – Binding → Often significantly higher acceptance rates (known as the "ED Boost"), but you must attend if accepted. Apply October/November, results in December. ✅ Best for a top-choice Reach where you're realistically competitive ⚠️ Risky if unsure—it locks you in Early Decision II (ED II) – Binding → Same as ED I, but with later deadlines (typically January, results in February). ✅ Great second chance if ED I didn’t work out ⚠️ Still binding—must commit Early Action (EA) – Non-Binding → Apply November, results by December. ✅ Low-risk way to apply early and get results in December ⚠️ Not the same boost as ED, often only slightly higher than RD Restrictive Early Action (REA) – Non-Binding but Limiting → Apply November, hear back by December. One private school only. ✅ Ideal for one clear first-choice private school. Not the ED boost, but higher than RD ❌ Can’t apply early to other private schools but CAN apply early to public schools Regular Decision (RD) – Non-Binding → Apply by January/February. Results in March/April. This is when most students apply. ✅ Extra time to polish materials ⚠️ Most competitive round—after many spots are taken

please can a counselor submit the documents through his personal Gmail. My school doesn't have a domain email, they use normal Gmail account, should the counselor submit it using his normal Gmail account.