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Imposter Syndrome & Academia
As we reflect on this college admissions season, we realize that while we have a lot to celebrate, we also need to consider how we can best support our students in the coming seasons. One of the greatest challenges Ally has noticed throughout this season is quite staggering: while our students are significantly talented in…
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Stress Management
Last week, while at a meeting with one of my college mentees, they shared that their biggest concern as a college freshman is stress management. My immediate reaction was to go on a ramble about the importance of sleep: it helps you store the important information you learned that day, so it is arguably a…
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Pomodoro Your Way
Have you ever found yourself having a significantly difficult time studying because you simply could not focus? Having a difficulty focusing is not unique to you; it is a universal struggle. During my time in the classroom, I searched for ways in which I could help students focus on the task ahead, and one of…
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Why “Ivy”?
Hello and welcome to Ivy’s first blog post! I am so glad you are here! I am Ally, the founder of Ivy Consulting & Tutoring LLC. When I set out to name this business, “Ivy” came to me not just as a nod to the universities many aspire to attend, but also as a symbol…