College Counseling Blog
3 Interdisciplinary Majors – Where Your Interests Intersect
by Jennifer L. Are you interested in exploring multiple areas of study? Do you have varied interests and are not...
What to Ask Yourself for Choosing a College Major
by Sarah M. When beginning the college application process, some students may know exactly what they want to major in....
9 Ways College Differs from High School
by Ziba R. Transitioning from high school to college marks a significant milestone in one's academic journey. It's a time...
6 Tips to Combat Test Anxiety
by Ziba R. Test anxiety--the feeling of dread, extreme distress, rapid heartbeat and racing thoughts, affects many students before an...
6 Stress Relief and Self-Care Tips for High School Students
by Shiv G. As a high school student, juggling academics, extracurriculars, and a social life can sometimes feel like walking...
The Benefits of AP Courses
by Jennifer L. As a student or a parent, you may have heard of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, but have...
College Essays Blog
3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You
by Michelle P. Along with summer sunshine and catching up with exciting summer flicks, students might find themselves spinning the...
From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose
by Kathleen M. Ever wonder how to add more life to your writing? Sometimes writing is correct and clear but...
How to Write an Interesting Personal College Essay about a Normal Topic
by Michelle P. From earlier posts on originality to values, students understand why it’s important to write a strong and unique...
Constructing Transitions: How to Glue it All Together
by Kathleen M. One of the challenges of the personal essay is writing effective transitions. When we are writing essays,...
Brainstorming Effectively for Personal Essays
by Sarah M. As you begin to think about your college essays, you probably already know that you need to...
Tips on Writing Quickly for a Personal Essay
by Michelle P. One essay for college applications can already be an intimidating task for many students. Multiply that by...