College Counseling Blog
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...
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...
College Essays Blog
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...
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...