College Counseling Blog

How to Launch a Cool Micro-Project (That Colleges Will Love)
by Jennifer L.If you're a high school student wondering how to stand out on college applications, here's a secret: you...

A College Application To-Do List for Summer
by Sarah M. As the summer begins, it’s the perfect time to start your college applications. This encompasses a lot,...

3 College Applications Resources to Get You Ready
by David H. N., PhD College applications make the first semester of senior year THE busiest semester of high school....

4 Recommended Posts on College Applications
College applications can seem like an intimidating labyrinth for any student new to the process.How many colleges should a student...

Fuel Your Passion for Free: 4 Ways to Dive into Academic Interests
by Jennifer L. Exploring what you love doesn’t have to come with a price tag. Whether you’re drawn to science,...

IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday May 31 at 1pm
Are you a rising 11th grade student curious about college applications? Want to learn about current trends for college majors...
College Essays Blog

How to Sound Smart Without Trying Too Hard
by Kathleen M. So, here is the thing. There is no magic formula to “sound smart.” The best way to...

Who’s Reading Your College Essays & Why That Matters
by Lan N.If you’re applying to college, you likely already know that the college essay is an important part of...

How to Keep College Essay Files Organized
by Kathleen M. One of the things you may not think too much about until it is too late is...

How to Use Semicolons for Sentence Variety
by Kathleen M. Making decisions about when and how to use semicolons is more often about style than it is...

Where to Add Detail in College Essays?
by Kathleen M. It is time to write an essay, and you've read all of the prompts and have selected...

Ways to Analyze the Main Point of a Reading
by Kathleen M. It is time to start learning a few shortcuts to help you in reading and writing for...