IVY LEAGUE

1. Why is the Ivy League considered the top of U.S. higher education?

• Because of its strong athletic programs

• Because it consists of the oldest universities in the U.S.

• Because of its academic excellence, elite networking, and global influence

• Because it only accepts students from wealthy families

2. When was the term "Ivy League" officially coined?

• In the 1600s when Harvard was founded

• In 1954 as an athletic conference

• In 1901 when Yale and Harvard became rivals

• In 1800 when all Ivy League schools were established

3. What is a key feature of U.S. higher education that the Ivy League follows?

• Rigid academic programs

• Specialization in only one major

• Academic flexibility and interdisciplinary studies

• Admission only for American students

4. What is a major factor contributing to the Ivy League’s influence in research?

• Its focus on humanities rather than technology

• Its billion-dollar research investments and innovation hubs

• Its requirement for all students to publish research

• Its emphasis on only traditional teaching methods

5. Why do Ivy League graduates hold powerful positions in politics and business?

• Because they are required to work in government after graduation

• Because their degrees guarantee them top jobs

• Because of strong alumni networks and elite professional connections

• Because Ivy League schools own major global companies

6. Which Ivy League university ranks the highest in the Times Higher Education 2024 rankings?

• Yale University

• Princeton University

• Harvard University

• Columbia University

7. What is a major concern about Ivy League admissions?

• The lack of international students

• The overrepresentation of student-athletes

• The high percentage of students from wealthy families

• The elimination of standardized test requirements

8. Which Ivy League university is associated with The 21 Club?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

• Brown University

9. How is Ivy League athletic recruitment different from many other top schools?

• They don’t offer athletic scholarships

• They don’t have sports teams

• They only accept athletes with perfect grades

• They focus more on sports than academics

10. Which Ivy League university has a tradition where students parade a giant dragon across campus?

• Dartmouth College

• Cornell University

• Princeton University

• University of Pennsylvania