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πŸŽ“ Ivy League

Ivy League Admission Isn't Random: What 60,000+ Cases Reveal

October 2025 18 min read

After analyzing 60,000+ admission decisions and interviewing admissions officers anonymously, we've uncovered each Ivy's distinct preferences. Harvard wants world-changers, Yale seeks intellectuals, Penn loves pre-professionals. Here's what they won't tell you publicly.

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πŸ’» CS Career Series

Silicon Valley Layoffs: Should You Still Major in Computer Science?

November 5, 2025  |  16 min read

150K+ tech layoffs, but CS majors still earn $120K+ starting and $300K+ by age 40. Deep analysis of why this is happening, real success/failure stories, and whether CS is still worth it in the AI era.

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πŸ’» CS Career Series

How to Land Your First CS Job in 2025: Complete Action Guide

November 5, 2025  |  22 min read

4-year roadmap from freshman to full-time offer. Internship strategies, project ideas, 2030 outlook, international student H1B guide, work-life balance, and long-term career planning to age 45+.

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🚨 SHOCKING EXPERIMENT

The Perfection Trap: We Fed 500 "Perfect" Applications to AI. 72% Were Rejected.

October 27, 2025  |  15 min read

4.0 GPA, 1580 SAT, president of 10 clubs... Why do seemingly perfect applications get rejected? Our AI exposed three fatal traps behind "perfection."

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🎯 Strategy

Is "Undecided" a Safe Choice? The Truth About Applying Without a Major

October 15, 2025  |  14 min read

Should you apply as "Undecided" to college? When it helps, when it hurts, and how admissions committees really view undeclared majors. Strategic framework for making the right choice for your profile.

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🎯 Strategy

Test-Optional Truth: Should International Students Submit SAT/ACT?

October 12, 2025  |  12 min read

Is test-optional really optional for international students? Expert insights on when to submit scores, when to go test-optional, and how to make the strategic decision based on real admission patterns.

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πŸ’Ό Business

Top 15 Undergraduate Business Schools in 2026

October 2025  |  14 min read

Where Wall Street and top consulting firms recruit: Complete guide to Wharton, Stern, Ross, and more. Real admission rates, salary outcomes, and what it takes to get in.

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🎯 Strategy

Should You Apply to Top 100 Schools or Plan to Transfer?

October 2025  |  16 min read

For borderline students: Should you aim for the best school you can get into now, or start somewhere and transfer to an elite university later? Real transfer acceptance rates, costs, and strategic framework.

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πŸ€– AI & CS

Top 10 Universities for AI & Machine Learning in 2026

October 2025  |  12 min read

Which universities produce the best AI talent? Compare admission rates, program strengths, and career outcomes from CMU, Stanford, MIT, and more.

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Rankings

2026 US News Rankings Released: What Changed

September 2025  |  6 min read

The 2026 rankings are here! See which schools climbed, which fell, and what these changes mean for your application strategy.

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Our Students

Real stories from students who used RightWay to discover their unique strengths and get into their dream schools

✨ Student Success

From 3.6 GPA to Northwestern: How Sarah Found Her Spike

Sarah Chen  |  Northwestern University

Sarah felt "average" with her 3.6 GPA and scattered activities. RightWay's AI discovered her hidden spike in computational linguisticsβ€”a pattern she never saw herself.

3.6 β†’ 8
GPA β†’ Acceptances
$180K
Merit Aid
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✨ Student Success

Community College to UC Berkeley: Marcus's Strategic Transfer

Marcus Johnson  |  UC Berkeley Haas

After a difficult junior year, Marcus started at community college. RightWay showed him how to turn it into a strategic advantage for Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

3.1 β†’ 4.0
HS GPA β†’ CC GPA
22%
Transfer Rate
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✨ Student Success

From "Average International Student" to Duke

Priya Sharma  |  Duke University

Priya had strong stats but looked identical to 50,000 other Indian applicants. RightWay helped her discover her unique angle: digital accessibility for underserved populations.

1520
SAT Score
6/10
Acceptances
Read Her Story

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More Expert Articles Coming Soon

We're preparing in-depth guides on the most critical topics for your college application success

Ivy League Acceptance Rates Analysis

What the latest statistics really mean for your application strategy

International Student Guide

Complete roadmap for applying to US colleges from abroad

Top CS Programs Guide

What MIT, Stanford, and CMU really look for beyond grades

Extracurricular Strategy

Building a compelling profile that tells your unique story

"Why Us?" Essay Formula

Data-driven approach to writing supplements that work

Test-Optional Strategy

Should you submit your SAT/ACT scores? Data-backed answers

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