What Most Ivy League Admits Have In Common? Research.
Written by:
Alex O.
US Platinum Strategy Consultant
A Harvard graduate, Alex has over twenty years of admissions experience guiding students into top US and UK universities — including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge — with offers to elite programs like Wharton’s M&T and BS/MD tracks.
If you want to get into the Ivies, Oxford or Cambridge, you need research. Top schools now expect it — proof of initiative, depth, and original thinking that separates exceptional applicants from equally high-achieving peers. And it isn’t limited to STEM. Research in the humanities, arts, or social sciences can be just as powerful, including projects started in Singapore via IB EE, A-Level H3, or IP/JC pathways. In this eBook, Alex reveals five insights into why research is now a decisive advantage.
Key Takeaways:
- Top schools expect research. It proves a student’s capacity for original thought and readiness for college-level thinking.
- It isn’t just for STEM students. Research in any field — from science to history to the arts — shows depth and academic drive.
- Research strengthens the whole application — from personal essays / statements to teacher references and interviews.
- Research turns strong students into exceptional ones. It builds resilience and sharp critical-thinking skills.
- Mentorship makes research possible. With the right support and planning, every student can succeed.
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