College Counseling Blog
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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 Counseling 3 Free Online Science Resources for Students
by Diane N. As a college counselor at IvyBoost, I'm often asked by high school students about the best ways...
College Counseling Science & Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities for High School
by Ziba R. High school offers a chance not just for academic growth, but also to explore passions outside the...
College Counseling Considering Engineering? What Students Should Know
by Justin B. From suspension bridges to prosthetic limbs to aerial drones, engineers are responsible for changing and shaping our...
College Essays Blog
College Essays 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...
College Essays 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,...
College 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...
College Essays 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...
College Essays Personal Statements for Computer Science: 3 Great Examples of Writing
by Michelle P. From AI to data science to cybersecurity, students have a multitude of options and interests to consider...
College Essays How to Write About Your Interest in Computer Science
by Michelle P. Instead of detailed business spreadsheets, perhaps you are most used to examining new versions of code. Or,...
