College Counseling Blog

Plan Extracurriculars for College
by Justin B. “You may not realize it, but you do it all the time. Begin with the end in...

3 Potential Careers in Health Care (Vlog)
by Sophia S. High school is an exciting time to explore different fields and develop a better understanding of how...

Exciting New UC Majors (Vlog)
by Jennifer L. The University of California (UC) system continues to expand its academic offerings, introducing innovative new majors across...

What to Do After ED/EA Deadlines
by Sarah M. With early decision and early action applications on the rise, it’s easy to focus on getting those...

Junior Year is Critical for College Admissions
by Tony T. Junior year is critical in building up your college admission profile, and getting you ready for your...

Key Differences Between Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
by Diane N. Are you considering furthering your education but unsure about the differences between a bachelor's and a master's...
College Essays Blog

In Conclusion: How to Wrap Up an Essay
by Kathleen M. If you have to tell people that they have reached the end of your personal statement, you...

Revising Your Own College Essay
by Kathleen M. Now that you have a draft of your Common App Essay written, it is time for revision....

Supercharge Your Essay Paragraphs
by Kathleen M. We all know what a paragraph is. But do we? We can agree that a paragraph has...

How to Avoid a Boring Essay
by Kathleen M. One of the main challenges in writing a Common App Essay is writing something that isn’t boring...

How to Be Specific in College Essays
By Kathleen M. One of the key lessons to learn as you write your personal narrative as a part of...

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays
by Kathleen M. As you write, you may find yourself googling questions that are stressing you out. You know that...