College consultants reveal their top tips to gain Ivy League admission

College consultants reveal their top tips to gain Ivy League admission

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

Ivy Getty helps rescue dogs in high fashion

Ivy Getty helps rescue dogs in high fashion

Ivy Love Getty is a most unusual multi-hyphenate: model, fashion collector, philanthropist and dog whisperer.  Those last two roles are perhaps closest to her heart. As the great-granddaughter of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty and an heir to his vast fortune, she’s in a position to support an array of causes, from animal welfare organizations … Read more

What is ‘Ivy Day?’ Your guide to elite college admissions’ big day

What is ‘Ivy Day?’ Your guide to elite college admissions’ big day

Whether you’re itching to become a Columbia Lion or Yale Bulldog (or for your kid to), you may have heard of mumblings of “Ivy Day” as of late in these parts.  You may recall eagerly checking the mailbox during your senior year in high school to see if you were accepted to one or more … Read more

How to prepare for the competitive world of Ivy League admissions

How to prepare for the competitive world of Ivy League admissions

Preparing to apply to Ivy League and other top schools is a daunting process for students and parents alike. The admissions process is becoming increasingly selective — Harvard and Columbia universities admitted record-low percentages of applicants (both less than 4%) into the class of 2026. The reputation, rigor and extensive networks offered at these highly … Read more

What does it take to get into an Ivy League? Admission is more competitive than ever before

What does it take to get into an Ivy League? Admission is more competitive than ever before

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  Most students think that applying early is a surefire way to increase their chances of admission. But it doesn’t necessarily equate to higher chances of admission. If a student has below average grades or … Read more

Pancreatic cancer, not poison ivy, caused man’s itching

Pancreatic cancer, not poison ivy, caused man’s itching

Dr. Erika Kube The physician’s assistant I was working with in the emergency department had gone to see a patient for a complaint of itching and told me that that something didn’t feel right. Brian had been having issues with itching for the past several weeks and neither Benadryl nor a steroid prescription from his … Read more