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The College List

The College List

by Sarah M. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and picking which ones to apply to can...

The Importance of Personal Growth in High School Summers

The Importance of Personal Growth in High School Summers

by Shiv G. While it may be tempting to spend these months doing nothing but lounging by the pool or...

Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School

Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School

by Shiv G. While medical school may feel like a distant thought as a high school student, preparing for a...

Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

by Sarah M. Many students aim to be “well-rounded” when they apply for college. Great grades, high test scores, a...

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Watch and see how you can begin your college admissions journey with IvyBoost! Sign up here today for your free...

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

by Tony T. Summer is coming up soon, and what you do in summer may help you in many perspectives...

College Essays Blog

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

by Lillie W. If you’re a rising high school senior, at this point in your life your experience with job...

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple

by Sarah M. The stakes are high when you sit down to write your personal statement for the Common App...

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

by Lillie W. Sure, the temptation is tantalizing. The touted miracles of generative AI language programs such as ChatGPT or...

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

by Albert L. In honor of Pride month, I wanted to discuss a little about how identities shape who we...

It’s All About the Hook

It’s All About the Hook

by Nick L. As the school year ends and you begin thinking about your college essays, it can be tempting...

Showing Change in a College Essay

Showing Change in a College Essay

by Michelle An ugly duckling turns into a swan. An acorn becomes a beautiful oak tree.  A timid fish becomes...