New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s no secret: college admissions have always been fiercely competitive. But as demand for higher education swells, applicant pools jumped 5% in just the past year, turning an already ruthless competition into what must feel like … Read more
Talk about a mad rush. Recruitment season for Greek life at college campuses across the country starts this weekend, which means it is time once again for the spectacle that is #RushTok: TikTok’s viral display of synchronized dances, outfits of the day, and endless theme costumes inspired by “Grease,” “Barbie” and “Top Gun” — with … Read more
These high schoolers are getting a lesson in luxury. College hopefuls will soon be able to tour universities like rockstars — zipping between campuses on a private jet, crashing in five-star hotels, and wining and dining their way to a decision. For a mind-boggling, all-inclusive $300,000, the college admissions consultancy group IvyWise will whisk away … Read more
What’s in a name? A few hundred bucks, if you’re an increasingly in-demand baby name consultant. Couples are no longer naming their precious offspring after loved ones, or casually flipping through books for inspiration. Instead, moms and dads who want to give their children any edge they can in an increasingly competitive world are paying … Read more
If you’re tech-savvy and love to travel, you might be a great contender for a dream role with a beverage brand that’s hiring a “senior soda consultant” to embark on an American adventure. “OLIPOP is looking for two real besties great at creating content, and open to traveling to each city on OLIPOP’s tour to … Read more
City kids get their Paul Mole coiffures all tousled up over acceptance into the Elite 8: Yale, Harvard, Princeton…you know the rest (Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth and Brown — if you deign to think the unis beyond that first holy trio count). “The admissions landscape for Ivy League schools has never been more … Read more