Why are they called Ivy League?
Asked by Abhay Arora
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1 Answer
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Some of the most sought after colleges in USA, that are also elite schools are called Ivy League schools. Why they are called Ivy League, is because this term originated from inter-college athletic rivalries and traditions of planting ivy. This term "Ivy League" was used first in 1933, which later became official. Finally becoming an official athletic conference in 1954.
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