Stephanie Farah is a former writer and senior editor for Carnegie and CollegeXpress. She holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas. At various times, she has been an uncertain undergrad, a financial aid recipient, a transfer applicant, and a grad student with an assistantship and a full ride. Stephanie is an avid writer, traveler, cook, and dog owner.
How to Help Students Explore Ivy League Alternatives
Students setting their sights high on Ivy League colleges is great, but you can help them develop a backup plan by exploring other options with them.