College Counseling Blog
College Counseling My Path to Chemical Engineering
by Abigail G. As a high school student, you're at a crossroads, making decisions that can quickly shape your future....
College Counseling Season’s Greetings & 2023 Winter Holiday Dates
To all our Students and Families, Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas from IvyBoost! As a note, IvyBoost Education’s office will...
College Counseling Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers
by Hanan R. While at Stanford during summer break, I got the sense that there were more high schoolers than...
College Counseling STEM Summer Programs
by Justin B. The possibilities of summer are endless and can include academic enrichment, international travel, volunteering, paid jobs, internships,...
College Counseling My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise
by Shiv G. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my personal journey and insights gained so far in my medical...
College Counseling My Experience of UCSF as a Med Student
by Shiv G. I'm right in the thick of my second year at UCSF, and let me tell you, it's...
College Essays Blog
College Essays Choosing Essay Values that Set You Apart
by Sarah M. When it comes to showing your values in college essays, it can be easy to fall into...
College Essays How to Write About Yourself Without Bragging (Too Much!)
by Molly R. Many college essay students don’t want to seem conceited or egotistical in their college essays. At the...
College Essays How to Be Original When Writing Personal Essays
by Drew C. Everyone knows that a good personal essay is original. It’s one of the laws of the universe...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing About Changing the World
by Sarah M. One fairly common supplemental essay is something about how you want to make an impact, or to...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity
by Molly R. A common essay supplement prompt for college applications asks students to share more about their identity, race,...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay
by Michelle P. You’ve tackled the main Common App essay with a great story showing your change and growth. Perhaps...
