How to Start a Path to Identify a Spike
By: Jennifer L. When families begin thinking about college admissions, they often hear the term “Spike”. But what exactly does it mean, and should students be trying to develop one? At IvyBoost, the Spike is one of four key elements of the 4S Profile Method™: Scholar, Spike, Spirit, and Story. A Spike represents a student’s distinctive area of interest, talent, or expertise – something that demonstrates meaningful depth and helps
