"The Collegiate Gothic style gives the sense that these institutions have weathered the test of time. And many have. Harvard, Yale, and Columbia have outlasted colonial rule, and have existed since before dinosaur bones were discovered. They've survived the French and Indian war, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. That unfettered resilience is why admissions specialists say the value of an elite institution won't depreciate anytime soon, despite fears that AI is, as Goldman Sachs warned, degrading the college degree "safety premium.""
"The firm charges anywhere from $100,000 to $750,000 per client-an amount Nguyen described as "not even a rounding error" for many of these families. A former admissions insider at Harvard and Columbia-and a Harvard Law School grad himself-Nguyen helps families build out their kids' transcripts years before they leave for college, lending advice on everything from what extracurriculars to engage in, to what top high schools to attend."
Collegiate Gothic architecture projects longevity for elite universities like Harvard, Yale, and Columbia, which survived colonial rule and multiple American wars. Admissions specialists believe the value of elite degrees will not depreciate despite concerns that AI may erode the degree's 'safety premium.' Adam Nguyen, founder of Ivy Link, provides intensive admissions preparation starting as early as fifth grade and charges $100,000–$750,000 per client. Nguyen, a former admissions insider at Harvard and Columbia and a Harvard Law graduate, helps families craft transcripts, select extracurriculars, and choose top high schools. Wealthy families view elite college admission as a centuries-long, multigenerational investment.
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