College Counseling Blog

3 Tips for Students from January 01/25 Forum
by Michelle P. Last week in January, on the Saturday of 01/25, IvyBoost held our first free Monthly Counseling Forum!...

When Do Students Hear Decisions on College Waitlist?
by Jennifer L. Being placed on a college waitlist can feel like being in limbo – you’re not in, but...

IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday 02/22 at 1pm
Time and Date & Registration For families and students from 8th grade to 11th grade: Join us on our free...

How to Find Research Opportunities
by Sophia S. Research offers high school students a valuable opportunity to explore topics in STEM and medicine by asking...

What to Expect in Summer Program Research?
by Diane N. Are you a high school student considering a summer research program? Diving into the world of scientific...

5 Tips for Applying to Summer Programs
by Sarah M. Academic summer programs are a versatile resource for high schoolers looking to set themselves apart on their...
College Essays Blog

What Achievements Can Students Write About?
by Kathleen M. If you are stumped about how to present your achievements in an application essay for a summer...

How to Write Essays for Summer Programs
by Kathleen M. Are you a high school student who is considering applying to a summer program? Here are a...

UC Essay 8 – What Else to Share About You
by Kathleen M. The UC PIQ number eight is open-ended and asks you what else you “believe makes you a...

UC Essay 7 – Improving School or Community
by Kathleen M. When you start to think about the UC PIQ 7: What have you done to make your...

UC Essay 6 – An Academic Subject Inspires (Vlog)
by Kathleen M. So by now you have recognized the pattern and know we will be discussing UC PIQ number...

UC #4 or #5 – About Challenges (Vlog)
by Kathleen M. The UC essays 4 and 5 are really very closely related to one another. So think about...