ivyzeneb, Author at IvyZen

A Caltech Success Story: How to Create a Number Theory Theme

by ivyzeneb | Aug 3, 2017 | Success Story

I met Matthew through a referral from a previous student’s mother, and from the first time I met him, I knew that he was a math guy. In my initial consultation with him, I noticed how each of his answers were calculated and rational, and judging by his appearance, he...

Why being Well-Balanced is a Negative Approach: A University of Pennsylvania Success Story

by ivyzeneb | Aug 2, 2017 | Success Story

Theme vs. Well-Balanced Many consultants, high school teachers, counselors and parents think that because happiness in life requires a well-balanced approach, so success in college admissions does as well. Not so. This philosophy has been around for a long time but...

Building the perfect theme for future math majors

by ivyzeneb | Sep 18, 2016 | Build Profile

Settle in, all you math wizards, because this is a long one. If you are interested in attending college to major in mathematics, then there are many things you can do now to prepare yourself for admissions. Like every IvyZen theme, your plan of attack will be divided...

How to make your club great (Part II)

by ivyzeneb | Jul 7, 2016 | Build Profile

How to make your club great (Part II) Last month we gave you five tips for making your club the best at your school. Here are several more pieces of advice to help you plan your club’s success. 6. Great clubs take themselves seriously. This is especially...

How to make your club great (Part I)

by ivyzeneb | Jun 14, 2016 | Build Profile

Every high school has them: one or two clubs that everyone wants to be a part of. They have the most fun meetings, go on the most fun trips, seem to be a tight-knit group, and everyone wishes they could join. Creating one takes a lot of work but is well-worth the...