What is a passion project, and why does it matter for the Ivy League? What exactly guarantees Ivy League admissions if straight As are no longer a guarantee? When 98% of applicants already have perfect academic records, students and parents are realizing that even a perfect GPA and top test scores are insufficient. Exceptional students appear identical on paper. Proof of initiative and impact* is what separates those who are accepted from those who are rejected. This is where