College Counseling Blog
How to Stay Organized During College Applications
by Jennifer L. The college application process involves many moving parts, from letters of recommendation, essays, and test scores to...
How Important Are Your Grades in Senior Year?
by Jennifer L. Very important! Your senior year grades, especially those from the first semester, can significantly influence your college...
6 Essential Tips for New College Students
by Ziba R. Transitioning from high school to college marks a significant shift in your academic journey. As you step...
What Counts as Advanced Training in STEM Research?
by David H. N., PhD Advanced training in STEM research is one of the most important extracurricular activities in college...
The SAT and ACT are Back
by Justin B. From grade inflation in high schools, to personal statements authored by AI to 50% of applicants not...
Starting Your First Internship or Research Project: 3 Essential Tips
by Diane N. Starting your first internship or research project can be both thrilling and daunting. Here are three essential...
College Essays Blog
3 Tips to Make Your Essay About Technology More Understandable
by Kathleen M. You had a wonderful summer internship or extracurricular where you learned a lot about tech or STEM,...
Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?
by Kathleen M. If you were a college admissions officer and had the opportunity to read hundreds of personal narratives,...
How to be the Real You in Writing
by Kathleen M. As Oscar Wilde famously quipped, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” If only this advice were...
Limiting Distractions for a Better Writing Experience
by Kathleen M. Have you ever tried to convince someone that you can multitask? If yes, you probably need to...
Why and When to Write?
by Kathleen M. Congratulations! You finished exams and have taken a little time off and now you want to know...
Introducing You: Ways to Open Your Personal College Essay
by Kathleen M. When do you write your introduction? Is it the first thing you write or the last? Or...