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class=\"ilt-hero-copy\"><div class=\"ilt-overline\" data-en=\"University Admissions \u00b7 Perspectives\" data-es=\"Admisiones universitarias \u00b7 Perspectivas\">University Admissions \u00b7 Perspectives<\/div><h1 data-en=\"America.<br>Yes or no?\" data-es=\"Am\u00e9rica.<br>\u00bfS\u00ed o no?\">America.<br>Yes or no?<\/h1><div class=\"ilt-hero-lead\" data-en=\"Think big or small? Does one size fit all? Ten realities every family should consider before choosing a university in the United States.\" data-es=\"\u00bfPensar a lo grande o a lo peque\u00f1o? \u00bfSirve la misma f\u00f3rmula para todos? Diez realidades que toda familia deber\u00eda considerar antes de elegir una universidad en Estados Unidos.\">Think big or small? Does one size fit all? Ten realities every family should consider before choosing a university in the United States.<\/div><div class=\"ilt-hero-bottom\"><a class=\"ilt-cta\" href=\"#ilt-point-1\"><span data-en=\"EXPLORE THE 10 REALITIES\" data-es=\"DESCUBRE LAS 10 REALIDADES\">EXPLORE THE 10 REALITIES<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><div class=\"ilt-meta\" data-en=\"An Ivy League Tutoring editorial\" data-es=\"Un editorial de Ivy League Tutoring\">An Ivy League Tutoring editorial<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-intro\"><div class=\"ilt-shell ilt-intro-grid\"><div><div class=\"ilt-overline\" data-en=\"The perspective\" data-es=\"Nuestra perspectiva\">The perspective<\/div><h2 data-en=\"Not all universities are created equal.\" data-es=\"No todas las universidades son iguales.\">Not all universities are created equal.<\/h2><div class=\"ilt-hairline\"><\/div><\/div><p data-en=\"A US university education can be transformative\u2014but academic pathways, student communities, learning expectations, career outcomes and financial opportunities differ widely. Our purpose is not to reduce an important decision to rankings or a single test. It is to help families ask better questions and make informed choices.\" data-es=\"Estudiar en una universidad estadounidense puede ser una experiencia transformadora, pero los itinerarios acad\u00e9micos, las comunidades estudiantiles, las exigencias, las salidas profesionales y las oportunidades econ\u00f3micas var\u00edan enormemente. Nuestro objetivo no es reducir una decisi\u00f3n tan importante a rankings o a un \u00fanico examen, sino ayudar a las familias a plantear las preguntas correctas y tomar decisiones informadas.\">A US university education can be transformative\u2014but academic pathways, student communities, learning expectations, career outcomes and financial opportunities differ widely. Our purpose is not to reduce an important decision to rankings or a single test. It is to help families ask better questions and make informed choices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-shell\"><div class=\"ilt-navigator\"><strong data-en=\"The reality check \u00b7 10 key considerations\" data-es=\"Reality check \u00b7 10 cuestiones fundamentales\">The reality check \u00b7 10 key considerations<\/strong><a href=\"#ilt-contact\" data-en=\"Speak to an advisor \u2197\" data-es=\"Habla con un asesor \u2197\">Speak to an advisor \u2197<\/a><\/div><div class=\"ilt-articles\"><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-1\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">01<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">High School Inclusiveness<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Rigor starts before university\" data-es=\"La exigencia comienza antes de la universidad\">Rigor starts before university<\/h3><p data-en=\"Academic preparation is not identical across American high schools. Standard, Honors and AP\/IB pathways can offer different levels of challenge, although structures vary between schools. Admissions committees examine grades alongside the rigor of courses available to each applicant. Inclusion and academic standards are not opposites: both matter.\" data-es=\"La preparaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica no es id\u00e9ntica en todos los institutos estadounidenses. Los itinerarios ordinarios, Honors y AP\/IB pueden ofrecer distintos niveles de exigencia, aunque la estructura var\u00eda seg\u00fan el centro. Las universidades valoran las calificaciones junto con el rigor de las asignaturas disponibles para cada estudiante. Inclusi\u00f3n y exigencia no son conceptos incompatibles.\">Academic preparation is not identical across American high schools. Standard, Honors and AP\/IB pathways can offer different levels of challenge, although structures vary between schools. Admissions committees examine grades alongside the rigor of courses available to each applicant. Inclusion and academic standards are not opposites: both matter.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-2\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">02<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Beyond the Four-Year College<\/div><h3 data-en=\"There is more than one route to success\" data-es=\"Hay m\u00e1s de un camino hacia el \u00e9xito\">There is more than one route to success<\/h3><p data-en=\"The United States offers research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, technical institutions and vocational pathways. The right choice depends on the student\u2019s ambitions, academic profile and financial circumstances\u2014not on the assumption that every institution is interchangeable.\" data-es=\"Estados Unidos ofrece universidades de investigaci\u00f3n, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, instituciones t\u00e9cnicas y programas de formaci\u00f3n profesional. La elecci\u00f3n adecuada depende de las aspiraciones, el expediente acad\u00e9mico y la situaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica del estudiante, no de suponer que todas las instituciones son equivalentes.\">The United States offers research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, technical institutions and vocational pathways. The right choice depends on the student\u2019s ambitions, academic profile and financial circumstances\u2014not on the assumption that every institution is interchangeable.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-3\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">03<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">International Perspectives<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Global access, selective places\" data-es=\"Acceso global, plazas selectivas\">Global access, selective places<\/h3><p data-en=\"International students bring cultural, intellectual and personal diversity to American campuses. Their share varies greatly by institution and programme; fixed percentages should not be generalized. Applicants should assess each university\u2019s international admissions policies, support services and financial-aid rules.\" data-es=\"Los estudiantes internacionales aportan diversidad cultural, intelectual y personal a los campus estadounidenses. Su proporci\u00f3n var\u00eda mucho seg\u00fan la instituci\u00f3n y el programa; no conviene generalizar porcentajes fijos. Cada candidato debe revisar las pol\u00edticas de admisi\u00f3n internacional, los servicios de apoyo y las normas de ayudas econ\u00f3micas.\">International students bring cultural, intellectual and personal diversity to American campuses. Their share varies greatly by institution and programme; fixed percentages should not be generalized. Applicants should assess each university\u2019s international admissions policies, support services and financial-aid rules.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-4\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">04<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Academic Workload<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Look beyond the timetable\" data-es=\"Mucho m\u00e1s que horas de clase\">Look beyond the timetable<\/h3><p data-en=\"University life cannot be judged solely by classroom hours. Reading, research, labs, group projects and independent study can make the workload substantial. Expectations vary by major, course selection and institution; there is no reliable universal split between \u201celite\u201d and \u201cstandard\u201d universities.\" data-es=\"La vida universitaria no se mide \u00fanicamente por las horas lectivas. Lecturas, investigaci\u00f3n, laboratorios, trabajos en grupo y estudio aut\u00f3nomo pueden representar una carga considerable. Las exigencias cambian seg\u00fan la carrera, las asignaturas y la instituci\u00f3n; no existe una divisi\u00f3n universal fiable entre universidades \u00ab\u00e9lite\u00bb y \u00abest\u00e1ndar\u00bb.\">University life cannot be judged solely by classroom hours. Reading, research, labs, group projects and independent study can make the workload substantial. Expectations vary by major, course selection and institution; there is no reliable universal split between \u201celite\u201d and \u201cstandard\u201d universities.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-5\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">05<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Career Outcomes & Salaries<\/div><h3 data-en=\"The return on education needs context\" data-es=\"La rentabilidad de la educaci\u00f3n exige contexto\">The return on education needs context<\/h3><p data-en=\"Institutional reputation can influence access to recruiters and professional networks, but career outcomes also depend on degree subject, location, experience, economic conditions and each graduate\u2019s initiative. Salary comparisons only make sense when they use the same year, population and methodology.\" data-es=\"El prestigio institucional puede influir en el acceso a empresas y redes profesionales, pero los resultados laborales tambi\u00e9n dependen de la titulaci\u00f3n, la ubicaci\u00f3n, la experiencia, el contexto econ\u00f3mico y la iniciativa de cada graduado. Las comparaciones salariales solo son rigurosas si comparten a\u00f1o, poblaci\u00f3n y metodolog\u00eda.\">Institutional reputation can influence access to recruiters and professional networks, but career outcomes also depend on degree subject, location, experience, economic conditions and each graduate\u2019s initiative. Salary comparisons only make sense when they use the same year, population and methodology.<\/p><details class=\"ilt-salary\"><summary><span data-en=\"View the original article\u2019s historical salary figures\" data-es=\"Consultar las cifras salariales hist\u00f3ricas del art\u00edculo\">View the original article\u2019s historical salary figures<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\uff0b<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"ilt-salary-inner\"><p data-en=\"Archive reference only: the following amounts were published in the December 2023 article. Their source, observation period and salary methodology were not specified. They are not verified current averages and should not be used as forecasts.\" data-es=\"Referencia hist\u00f3rica \u00fanicamente: estas cifras aparecieron en el art\u00edculo de diciembre de 2023. No se especificaron la fuente, el periodo de observaci\u00f3n ni la metodolog\u00eda salarial. No son promedios actuales verificados ni deben utilizarse como previsiones.\">Archive reference only: the following amounts were published in the December 2023 article. Their source, observation period and salary methodology were not specified. They are not verified current averages and should not be used as forecasts.<\/p><div class=\"ilt-table-scroll\"><table><thead><tr><th data-en=\"University\" data-es=\"Universidad\">University<\/th><th data-en=\"Figure published in 2023 (USD)\" data-es=\"Cifra publicada en 2023 (USD)\">Figure published in 2023 (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Harvard University<\/td><td>$169,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Princeton University<\/td><td>$161,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cornell University<\/td><td>$148,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dartmouth College<\/td><td>$161,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Johns Hopkins University<\/td><td>$138,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duke University<\/td><td>$155,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rice University<\/td><td>$141,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgetown University<\/td><td>$156,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Notre Dame<\/td><td>$143,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia Institute of Technology<\/td><td>$145,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of California, San Diego<\/td><td>$143,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of California, Santa Barbara<\/td><td>$131,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York University<\/td><td>$113,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Davidson College<\/td><td>$134,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston College<\/td><td>$126,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston University<\/td><td>$128,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hamilton College<\/td><td>$125,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-6\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">06<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">STEM Opportunities<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Innovation with an international dimension\" data-es=\"Innovaci\u00f3n con dimensi\u00f3n internacional\">Innovation with an international dimension<\/h3><p data-en=\"Science, technology, engineering and mathematics can open doors in fast-evolving sectors. Under qualifying US immigration rules, eligible F-1 graduates may seek an initial period of post-completion OPT and a further 24-month STEM OPT extension. An H-1B visa or permanent residence is a separate process and is never automatic.\" data-es=\"Las ciencias, la tecnolog\u00eda, la ingenier\u00eda y las matem\u00e1ticas pueden abrir puertas en sectores de gran evoluci\u00f3n. Conforme a las normas migratorias aplicables, algunos graduados con visado F-1 pueden solicitar un periodo inicial de OPT y una extensi\u00f3n STEM OPT adicional de 24 meses. El visado H-1B o la residencia permanente requieren tr\u00e1mites independientes y nunca son autom\u00e1ticos.\">Science, technology, engineering and mathematics can open doors in fast-evolving sectors. Under qualifying US immigration rules, eligible F-1 graduates may seek an initial period of post-completion OPT and a further 24-month STEM OPT extension. An H-1B visa or permanent residence is a separate process and is never automatic.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-7\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">07<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">The University Brand<\/div><h3 data-en=\"A name can open a conversation\" data-es=\"Un nombre puede abrir una conversaci\u00f3n\">A name can open a conversation<\/h3><p data-en=\"A respected university can offer recognition, influential alumni networks and access to certain opportunities. Yet a name alone is not a career plan. Skills, internships, personal development and the fit between student and institution remain crucial over the long term.\" data-es=\"Una universidad de prestigio puede aportar reconocimiento, redes de antiguos alumnos y acceso a determinadas oportunidades. Sin embargo, el nombre por s\u00ed solo no constituye un plan profesional. Las competencias, las pr\u00e1cticas, el desarrollo personal y el encaje entre estudiante e instituci\u00f3n siguen siendo fundamentales a largo plazo.\">A respected university can offer recognition, influential alumni networks and access to certain opportunities. Yet a name alone is not a career plan. Skills, internships, personal development and the fit between student and institution remain crucial over the long term.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-8\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">08<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Global Mobility<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Prepare for a borderless career\" data-es=\"Prepararse para una carrera sin fronteras\">Prepare for a borderless career<\/h3><p data-en=\"International careers require more than a recognizable diploma. Cross-cultural communication, adaptability, initiative, language skills and practical experience help graduates compete in an interconnected labour market. University selection should support the kind of global mobility each student actually wants.\" data-es=\"Las carreras internacionales requieren algo m\u00e1s que un t\u00edtulo reconocido. La comunicaci\u00f3n intercultural, la adaptaci\u00f3n, la iniciativa, los idiomas y la experiencia pr\u00e1ctica ayudan a competir en un mercado laboral interconectado. La elecci\u00f3n universitaria debe respaldar el tipo de movilidad internacional que realmente busca cada estudiante.\">International careers require more than a recognizable diploma. Cross-cultural communication, adaptability, initiative, language skills and practical experience help graduates compete in an interconnected labour market. University selection should support the kind of global mobility each student actually wants.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-9\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">09<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">The SAT: Myth vs. Reality<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Test-optional does not mean one-size-fits-all\" data-es=\"Test-optional no significa que todos los casos sean iguales\">Test-optional does not mean one-size-fits-all<\/h3><p data-en=\"Admissions requirements and testing policies differ across universities and admission cycles. At some institutions a strong SAT result may strengthen an application; at others scores are optional, not considered or required. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships also follow distinct rules. Check the current policy of every target university before deciding whether to test or submit scores.\" data-es=\"Los requisitos y las pol\u00edticas de pruebas cambian seg\u00fan la universidad y el curso de admisi\u00f3n. En algunas instituciones, un SAT s\u00f3lido puede reforzar una candidatura; en otras, las notas son opcionales, no se consideran o son obligatorias. Las ayudas por necesidad econ\u00f3mica y las becas por m\u00e9rito tambi\u00e9n siguen reglas diferentes. Conviene consultar la pol\u00edtica vigente de cada universidad antes de decidir si realizar o enviar el examen.\">Admissions requirements and testing policies differ across universities and admission cycles. At some institutions a strong SAT result may strengthen an application; at others scores are optional, not considered or required. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships also follow distinct rules. Check the current policy of every target university before deciding whether to test or submit scores.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-10\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">10<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">The Honest Conversation<\/div><h3 data-en=\"SAT, IB, AP or Dual Diploma? Build a strategy\" data-es=\"\u00bfSAT, IB, AP o Dual Diploma? Dise\u00f1emos una estrategia\">SAT, IB, AP or Dual Diploma? Build a strategy<\/h3><p data-en=\"Families often feel pressured to choose between rigorous school programmes and SAT preparation. In reality, these elements can be complementary rather than mutually exclusive. Strong grades, suitable course rigor, thoughtful activities, recommendations, essays and testing\u2014when relevant\u2014form a coherent application. There is no universal 80\/20 admission formula: the right plan is built around the student and the institutions on the shortlist.\" data-es=\"Muchas familias sienten que deben elegir entre programas escolares exigentes y la preparaci\u00f3n del SAT. En realidad, pueden ser complementarios. Buenas notas, asignaturas de nivel adecuado, actividades con sentido, recomendaciones, ensayos y pruebas \u2014cuando correspondan\u2014 conforman una candidatura coherente. No existe una f\u00f3rmula universal del 80\/20 para las admisiones: el plan debe adaptarse al estudiante y a las universidades seleccionadas.\">Families often feel pressured to choose between rigorous school programmes and SAT preparation. In reality, these elements can be complementary rather than mutually exclusive. Strong grades, suitable course rigor, thoughtful activities, recommendations, essays and testing\u2014when relevant\u2014form a coherent application. There is no universal 80\/20 admission formula: the right plan is built around the student and the institutions on the shortlist.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-bottom\" id=\"ilt-contact\"><div class=\"ilt-shell ilt-bottom-grid\"><div><div class=\"ilt-overline\" data-en=\"Your next chapter starts with a plan\" data-es=\"Tu pr\u00f3ximo cap\u00edtulo empieza con un plan\">Your next chapter starts with a plan<\/div><h2 data-en=\"Ambition deserves a tailored strategy.\" data-es=\"Cada aspiraci\u00f3n merece una estrategia a medida.\">Ambition deserves a tailored strategy.<\/h2><p data-en=\"From academic positioning and SAT preparation to university shortlisting, applications and scholarship planning, we help families approach US admissions with clarity and purpose.\" data-es=\"Desde la planificaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica y la preparaci\u00f3n del SAT hasta la selecci\u00f3n de universidades, las solicitudes y la estrategia de becas, ayudamos a las familias a afrontar el proceso de admisi\u00f3n en Estados Unidos con claridad y objetivos definidos.\">From academic positioning and SAT preparation to university shortlisting, applications and scholarship planning, we help families approach US admissions with clarity and purpose.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ilt-contact-card\"><div class=\"ilt-overline\">IVY LEAGUE TUTORING<\/div><p data-en=\"Explore your options with our admissions team.\" data-es=\"Estudia tus opciones con nuestro equipo de admisiones.\">Explore your options with our admissions team.<\/p><a class=\"ilt-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/contact-us\/\"><span data-en=\"CONTACT OUR TEAM\" data-es=\"CONTACTA CON NOSOTROS\">CONTACT OUR TEAM<\/span> \u2197<\/a><a href=\"mailto:ramonromero@post.harvard.edu\">ramonromero@post.harvard.edu<\/a><a href=\"tel:+34637285540\">+34 637 28 55 40<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-notes\"><\/div><\/section><script>(function(){function init(){var root=document.getElementById('ilt-reality');if(!root||root.dataset.initialized)return;root.dataset.initialized='1';var buttons=root.querySelectorAll('[data-ilt-lang]');function change(lang){root.setAttribute('lang',lang);buttons.forEach(function(b){b.setAttribute('aria-pressed',String(b.getAttribute('data-ilt-lang')===lang))});root.querySelectorAll('[data-en][data-es]').forEach(function(el){var val=el.getAttribute('data-'+lang);if(el.tagName==='H1'){el.innerHTML=val}else{el.textContent=val}})}buttons.forEach(function(btn){btn.addEventListener('click',function(){change(btn.getAttribute('data-ilt-lang'))})});change('en')}if(document.readyState==='loading')document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',init);else init()})();<\/script><\/body><\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America: Yes or No? | Ivy League Tutoring IVY LEAGUE TUTORING \/ INSIGHTSENESUniversity Admissions \u00b7 Perspectives<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-noticias"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29476"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29485,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29476\/revisions\/29485"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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class=\"ilt-hero-copy\"><div class=\"ilt-overline\" data-en=\"University Admissions \u00b7 Perspectives\" data-es=\"Admisiones universitarias \u00b7 Perspectivas\">University Admissions \u00b7 Perspectives<\/div><h1 data-en=\"America.<br>Yes or no?\" data-es=\"Am\u00e9rica.<br>\u00bfS\u00ed o no?\">America.<br>Yes or no?<\/h1><div class=\"ilt-hero-lead\" data-en=\"Think big or small? Does one size fit all? Ten realities every family should consider before choosing a university in the United States.\" data-es=\"\u00bfPensar a lo grande o a lo peque\u00f1o? \u00bfSirve la misma f\u00f3rmula para todos? Diez realidades que toda familia deber\u00eda considerar antes de elegir una universidad en Estados Unidos.\">Think big or small? Does one size fit all? Ten realities every family should consider before choosing a university in the United States.<\/div><div class=\"ilt-hero-bottom\"><a class=\"ilt-cta\" href=\"#ilt-point-1\"><span data-en=\"EXPLORE THE 10 REALITIES\" data-es=\"DESCUBRE LAS 10 REALIDADES\">EXPLORE THE 10 REALITIES<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><div class=\"ilt-meta\" data-en=\"An Ivy League Tutoring editorial\" data-es=\"Un editorial de Ivy League Tutoring\">An Ivy League Tutoring editorial<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-intro\"><div class=\"ilt-shell ilt-intro-grid\"><div><div class=\"ilt-overline\" data-en=\"The perspective\" data-es=\"Nuestra perspectiva\">The perspective<\/div><h2 data-en=\"Not all universities are created equal.\" data-es=\"No todas las universidades son iguales.\">Not all universities are created equal.<\/h2><div class=\"ilt-hairline\"><\/div><\/div><p data-en=\"A US university education can be transformative\u2014but academic pathways, student communities, learning expectations, career outcomes and financial opportunities differ widely. Our purpose is not to reduce an important decision to rankings or a single test. It is to help families ask better questions and make informed choices.\" data-es=\"Estudiar en una universidad estadounidense puede ser una experiencia transformadora, pero los itinerarios acad\u00e9micos, las comunidades estudiantiles, las exigencias, las salidas profesionales y las oportunidades econ\u00f3micas var\u00edan enormemente. Nuestro objetivo no es reducir una decisi\u00f3n tan importante a rankings o a un \u00fanico examen, sino ayudar a las familias a plantear las preguntas correctas y tomar decisiones informadas.\">A US university education can be transformative\u2014but academic pathways, student communities, learning expectations, career outcomes and financial opportunities differ widely. Our purpose is not to reduce an important decision to rankings or a single test. It is to help families ask better questions and make informed choices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-shell\"><div class=\"ilt-navigator\"><strong data-en=\"The reality check \u00b7 10 key considerations\" data-es=\"Reality check \u00b7 10 cuestiones fundamentales\">The reality check \u00b7 10 key considerations<\/strong><a href=\"#ilt-contact\" data-en=\"Speak to an advisor \u2197\" data-es=\"Habla con un asesor \u2197\">Speak to an advisor \u2197<\/a><\/div><div class=\"ilt-articles\"><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-1\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">01<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">High School Inclusiveness<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Rigor starts before university\" data-es=\"La exigencia comienza antes de la universidad\">Rigor starts before university<\/h3><p data-en=\"Academic preparation is not identical across American high schools. Standard, Honors and AP\/IB pathways can offer different levels of challenge, although structures vary between schools. Admissions committees examine grades alongside the rigor of courses available to each applicant. Inclusion and academic standards are not opposites: both matter.\" data-es=\"La preparaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica no es id\u00e9ntica en todos los institutos estadounidenses. Los itinerarios ordinarios, Honors y AP\/IB pueden ofrecer distintos niveles de exigencia, aunque la estructura var\u00eda seg\u00fan el centro. Las universidades valoran las calificaciones junto con el rigor de las asignaturas disponibles para cada estudiante. Inclusi\u00f3n y exigencia no son conceptos incompatibles.\">Academic preparation is not identical across American high schools. Standard, Honors and AP\/IB pathways can offer different levels of challenge, although structures vary between schools. Admissions committees examine grades alongside the rigor of courses available to each applicant. Inclusion and academic standards are not opposites: both matter.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-2\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">02<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Beyond the Four-Year College<\/div><h3 data-en=\"There is more than one route to success\" data-es=\"Hay m\u00e1s de un camino hacia el \u00e9xito\">There is more than one route to success<\/h3><p data-en=\"The United States offers research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, technical institutions and vocational pathways. The right choice depends on the student\u2019s ambitions, academic profile and financial circumstances\u2014not on the assumption that every institution is interchangeable.\" data-es=\"Estados Unidos ofrece universidades de investigaci\u00f3n, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, instituciones t\u00e9cnicas y programas de formaci\u00f3n profesional. La elecci\u00f3n adecuada depende de las aspiraciones, el expediente acad\u00e9mico y la situaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica del estudiante, no de suponer que todas las instituciones son equivalentes.\">The United States offers research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, technical institutions and vocational pathways. The right choice depends on the student\u2019s ambitions, academic profile and financial circumstances\u2014not on the assumption that every institution is interchangeable.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-3\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">03<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">International Perspectives<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Global access, selective places\" data-es=\"Acceso global, plazas selectivas\">Global access, selective places<\/h3><p data-en=\"International students bring cultural, intellectual and personal diversity to American campuses. Their share varies greatly by institution and programme; fixed percentages should not be generalized. Applicants should assess each university\u2019s international admissions policies, support services and financial-aid rules.\" data-es=\"Los estudiantes internacionales aportan diversidad cultural, intelectual y personal a los campus estadounidenses. Su proporci\u00f3n var\u00eda mucho seg\u00fan la instituci\u00f3n y el programa; no conviene generalizar porcentajes fijos. Cada candidato debe revisar las pol\u00edticas de admisi\u00f3n internacional, los servicios de apoyo y las normas de ayudas econ\u00f3micas.\">International students bring cultural, intellectual and personal diversity to American campuses. Their share varies greatly by institution and programme; fixed percentages should not be generalized. Applicants should assess each university\u2019s international admissions policies, support services and financial-aid rules.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-4\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">04<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Academic Workload<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Look beyond the timetable\" data-es=\"Mucho m\u00e1s que horas de clase\">Look beyond the timetable<\/h3><p data-en=\"University life cannot be judged solely by classroom hours. Reading, research, labs, group projects and independent study can make the workload substantial. Expectations vary by major, course selection and institution; there is no reliable universal split between \u201celite\u201d and \u201cstandard\u201d universities.\" data-es=\"La vida universitaria no se mide \u00fanicamente por las horas lectivas. Lecturas, investigaci\u00f3n, laboratorios, trabajos en grupo y estudio aut\u00f3nomo pueden representar una carga considerable. Las exigencias cambian seg\u00fan la carrera, las asignaturas y la instituci\u00f3n; no existe una divisi\u00f3n universal fiable entre universidades \u00ab\u00e9lite\u00bb y \u00abest\u00e1ndar\u00bb.\">University life cannot be judged solely by classroom hours. Reading, research, labs, group projects and independent study can make the workload substantial. Expectations vary by major, course selection and institution; there is no reliable universal split between \u201celite\u201d and \u201cstandard\u201d universities.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-5\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">05<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Career Outcomes & Salaries<\/div><h3 data-en=\"The return on education needs context\" data-es=\"La rentabilidad de la educaci\u00f3n exige contexto\">The return on education needs context<\/h3><p data-en=\"Institutional reputation can influence access to recruiters and professional networks, but career outcomes also depend on degree subject, location, experience, economic conditions and each graduate\u2019s initiative. Salary comparisons only make sense when they use the same year, population and methodology.\" data-es=\"El prestigio institucional puede influir en el acceso a empresas y redes profesionales, pero los resultados laborales tambi\u00e9n dependen de la titulaci\u00f3n, la ubicaci\u00f3n, la experiencia, el contexto econ\u00f3mico y la iniciativa de cada graduado. Las comparaciones salariales solo son rigurosas si comparten a\u00f1o, poblaci\u00f3n y metodolog\u00eda.\">Institutional reputation can influence access to recruiters and professional networks, but career outcomes also depend on degree subject, location, experience, economic conditions and each graduate\u2019s initiative. Salary comparisons only make sense when they use the same year, population and methodology.<\/p><details class=\"ilt-salary\"><summary><span data-en=\"View the original article\u2019s historical salary figures\" data-es=\"Consultar las cifras salariales hist\u00f3ricas del art\u00edculo\">View the original article\u2019s historical salary figures<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\uff0b<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"ilt-salary-inner\"><p data-en=\"Archive reference only: the following amounts were published in the December 2023 article. Their source, observation period and salary methodology were not specified. They are not verified current averages and should not be used as forecasts.\" data-es=\"Referencia hist\u00f3rica \u00fanicamente: estas cifras aparecieron en el art\u00edculo de diciembre de 2023. No se especificaron la fuente, el periodo de observaci\u00f3n ni la metodolog\u00eda salarial. No son promedios actuales verificados ni deben utilizarse como previsiones.\">Archive reference only: the following amounts were published in the December 2023 article. Their source, observation period and salary methodology were not specified. They are not verified current averages and should not be used as forecasts.<\/p><div class=\"ilt-table-scroll\"><table><thead><tr><th data-en=\"University\" data-es=\"Universidad\">University<\/th><th data-en=\"Figure published in 2023 (USD)\" data-es=\"Cifra publicada en 2023 (USD)\">Figure published in 2023 (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Harvard University<\/td><td>$169,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Princeton University<\/td><td>$161,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cornell University<\/td><td>$148,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dartmouth College<\/td><td>$161,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Johns Hopkins University<\/td><td>$138,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duke University<\/td><td>$155,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rice University<\/td><td>$141,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgetown University<\/td><td>$156,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Notre Dame<\/td><td>$143,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia Institute of Technology<\/td><td>$145,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of California, San Diego<\/td><td>$143,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of California, Santa Barbara<\/td><td>$131,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York University<\/td><td>$113,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Davidson College<\/td><td>$134,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston College<\/td><td>$126,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston University<\/td><td>$128,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hamilton College<\/td><td>$125,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-6\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">06<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">STEM Opportunities<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Innovation with an international dimension\" data-es=\"Innovaci\u00f3n con dimensi\u00f3n internacional\">Innovation with an international dimension<\/h3><p data-en=\"Science, technology, engineering and mathematics can open doors in fast-evolving sectors. Under qualifying US immigration rules, eligible F-1 graduates may seek an initial period of post-completion OPT and a further 24-month STEM OPT extension. An H-1B visa or permanent residence is a separate process and is never automatic.\" data-es=\"Las ciencias, la tecnolog\u00eda, la ingenier\u00eda y las matem\u00e1ticas pueden abrir puertas en sectores de gran evoluci\u00f3n. Conforme a las normas migratorias aplicables, algunos graduados con visado F-1 pueden solicitar un periodo inicial de OPT y una extensi\u00f3n STEM OPT adicional de 24 meses. El visado H-1B o la residencia permanente requieren tr\u00e1mites independientes y nunca son autom\u00e1ticos.\">Science, technology, engineering and mathematics can open doors in fast-evolving sectors. Under qualifying US immigration rules, eligible F-1 graduates may seek an initial period of post-completion OPT and a further 24-month STEM OPT extension. An H-1B visa or permanent residence is a separate process and is never automatic.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-7\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">07<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">The University Brand<\/div><h3 data-en=\"A name can open a conversation\" data-es=\"Un nombre puede abrir una conversaci\u00f3n\">A name can open a conversation<\/h3><p data-en=\"A respected university can offer recognition, influential alumni networks and access to certain opportunities. Yet a name alone is not a career plan. Skills, internships, personal development and the fit between student and institution remain crucial over the long term.\" data-es=\"Una universidad de prestigio puede aportar reconocimiento, redes de antiguos alumnos y acceso a determinadas oportunidades. Sin embargo, el nombre por s\u00ed solo no constituye un plan profesional. Las competencias, las pr\u00e1cticas, el desarrollo personal y el encaje entre estudiante e instituci\u00f3n siguen siendo fundamentales a largo plazo.\">A respected university can offer recognition, influential alumni networks and access to certain opportunities. Yet a name alone is not a career plan. Skills, internships, personal development and the fit between student and institution remain crucial over the long term.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-8\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">08<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">Global Mobility<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Prepare for a borderless career\" data-es=\"Prepararse para una carrera sin fronteras\">Prepare for a borderless career<\/h3><p data-en=\"International careers require more than a recognizable diploma. Cross-cultural communication, adaptability, initiative, language skills and practical experience help graduates compete in an interconnected labour market. University selection should support the kind of global mobility each student actually wants.\" data-es=\"Las carreras internacionales requieren algo m\u00e1s que un t\u00edtulo reconocido. La comunicaci\u00f3n intercultural, la adaptaci\u00f3n, la iniciativa, los idiomas y la experiencia pr\u00e1ctica ayudan a competir en un mercado laboral interconectado. La elecci\u00f3n universitaria debe respaldar el tipo de movilidad internacional que realmente busca cada estudiante.\">International careers require more than a recognizable diploma. Cross-cultural communication, adaptability, initiative, language skills and practical experience help graduates compete in an interconnected labour market. University selection should support the kind of global mobility each student actually wants.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-9\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">09<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">The SAT: Myth vs. Reality<\/div><h3 data-en=\"Test-optional does not mean one-size-fits-all\" data-es=\"Test-optional no significa que todos los casos sean iguales\">Test-optional does not mean one-size-fits-all<\/h3><p data-en=\"Admissions requirements and testing policies differ across universities and admission cycles. At some institutions a strong SAT result may strengthen an application; at others scores are optional, not considered or required. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships also follow distinct rules. Check the current policy of every target university before deciding whether to test or submit scores.\" data-es=\"Los requisitos y las pol\u00edticas de pruebas cambian seg\u00fan la universidad y el curso de admisi\u00f3n. En algunas instituciones, un SAT s\u00f3lido puede reforzar una candidatura; en otras, las notas son opcionales, no se consideran o son obligatorias. Las ayudas por necesidad econ\u00f3mica y las becas por m\u00e9rito tambi\u00e9n siguen reglas diferentes. Conviene consultar la pol\u00edtica vigente de cada universidad antes de decidir si realizar o enviar el examen.\">Admissions requirements and testing policies differ across universities and admission cycles. At some institutions a strong SAT result may strengthen an application; at others scores are optional, not considered or required. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships also follow distinct rules. Check the current policy of every target university before deciding whether to test or submit scores.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ilt-point\" id=\"ilt-point-10\"><div class=\"ilt-point-number\">10<span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ilt-point-body\"><div class=\"ilt-point-kicker\">The Honest Conversation<\/div><h3 data-en=\"SAT, IB, AP or Dual Diploma? Build a strategy\" data-es=\"\u00bfSAT, IB, AP o Dual Diploma? Dise\u00f1emos una estrategia\">SAT, IB, AP or Dual Diploma? Build a strategy<\/h3><p data-en=\"Families often feel pressured to choose between rigorous school programmes and SAT preparation. In reality, these elements can be complementary rather than mutually exclusive. Strong grades, suitable course rigor, thoughtful activities, recommendations, essays and testing\u2014when relevant\u2014form a coherent application. There is no universal 80\/20 admission formula: the right plan is built around the student and the institutions on the shortlist.\" data-es=\"Muchas familias sienten que deben elegir entre programas escolares exigentes y la preparaci\u00f3n del SAT. En realidad, pueden ser complementarios. Buenas notas, asignaturas de nivel adecuado, actividades con sentido, recomendaciones, ensayos y pruebas \u2014cuando correspondan\u2014 conforman una candidatura coherente. No existe una f\u00f3rmula universal del 80\/20 para las admisiones: el plan debe adaptarse al estudiante y a las universidades seleccionadas.\">Families often feel pressured to choose between rigorous school programmes and SAT preparation. In reality, these elements can be complementary rather than mutually exclusive. Strong grades, suitable course rigor, thoughtful activities, recommendations, essays and testing\u2014when relevant\u2014form a coherent application. There is no universal 80\/20 admission formula: the right plan is built around the student and the institutions on the shortlist.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-bottom\" id=\"ilt-contact\"><div class=\"ilt-shell ilt-bottom-grid\"><div><div class=\"ilt-overline\" data-en=\"Your next chapter starts with a plan\" data-es=\"Tu pr\u00f3ximo cap\u00edtulo empieza con un plan\">Your next chapter starts with a plan<\/div><h2 data-en=\"Ambition deserves a tailored strategy.\" data-es=\"Cada aspiraci\u00f3n merece una estrategia a medida.\">Ambition deserves a tailored strategy.<\/h2><p data-en=\"From academic positioning and SAT preparation to university shortlisting, applications and scholarship planning, we help families approach US admissions with clarity and purpose.\" data-es=\"Desde la planificaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica y la preparaci\u00f3n del SAT hasta la selecci\u00f3n de universidades, las solicitudes y la estrategia de becas, ayudamos a las familias a afrontar el proceso de admisi\u00f3n en Estados Unidos con claridad y objetivos definidos.\">From academic positioning and SAT preparation to university shortlisting, applications and scholarship planning, we help families approach US admissions with clarity and purpose.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ilt-contact-card\"><div class=\"ilt-overline\">IVY LEAGUE TUTORING<\/div><p data-en=\"Explore your options with our admissions team.\" data-es=\"Estudia tus opciones con nuestro equipo de admisiones.\">Explore your options with our admissions team.<\/p><a class=\"ilt-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/contact-us\/\"><span data-en=\"CONTACT OUR TEAM\" data-es=\"CONTACTA CON NOSOTROS\">CONTACT OUR TEAM<\/span> \u2197<\/a><a href=\"mailto:ramonromero@post.harvard.edu\">ramonromero@post.harvard.edu<\/a><a href=\"tel:+34637285540\">+34 637 28 55 40<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ilt-notes\"><\/div><\/section><script>(function(){function init(){var root=document.getElementById('ilt-reality');if(!root||root.dataset.initialized)return;root.dataset.initialized='1';var buttons=root.querySelectorAll('[data-ilt-lang]');function change(lang){root.setAttribute('lang',lang);buttons.forEach(function(b){b.setAttribute('aria-pressed',String(b.getAttribute('data-ilt-lang')===lang))});root.querySelectorAll('[data-en][data-es]').forEach(function(el){var val=el.getAttribute('data-'+lang);if(el.tagName==='H1'){el.innerHTML=val}else{el.textContent=val}})}buttons.forEach(function(btn){btn.addEventListener('click',function(){change(btn.getAttribute('data-ilt-lang'))})});change('en')}if(document.readyState==='loading')document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',init);else init()})();<\/script><\/body><\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America: Yes or No? | Ivy League Tutoring IVY LEAGUE TUTORING \/ INSIGHTSENESUniversity Admissions \u00b7 Perspectives<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-noticias"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29476"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29485,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29476\/revisions\/29485"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ivyleague-tutoring.org\/nuevaweb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}