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Podcast: The College Investor Audio Show
Episode: What Is The Ivy League And Why Are They Called That?
Description: Ever wonder which schools are considered "Ivy League", and where the term came from?Ivy League schools are an elite group of eight private universities based in the northeastern U.S., best characterized by their historical campuses, rigorous academic programs, and strong alumni networks.From explaining the term “Ivy League” to discussing the current global influence of this network of schools, we’ll walk you through the history of Ivy Leagues over time, including how they’ve impacted higher education and how relevant they are in the current age of expanding access to college.