College Admissions Blog for Parents & Students
College Counseling IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to Boston University
A.T. was a confident and opinionated student from a public high school in Fremont.While A.T. was academically strong, she sought...
College Counseling IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to UCB & USC
K.B. was a student with a great academic foundation, attending a public high school in Pleasant Hills. She had a...
College Counseling From Chess Champion to College Success
Ruiyang, a brilliant chess master and top-ranked competitor in the World Youth Championship, always approached challenges with strategy and precision....
College Counseling Blog
College Counseling How Three Students Showed Character with Community Involvement
By: Lilly G. Admissions readers see thousands of applications listing hundreds of volunteer hours. Hours show attendance. That is what...
College Counseling How to Start a Path to Identify a Spike
By: Jennifer L. When families begin thinking about college admissions, they often hear the term “Spike”. But what exactly does...
College Counseling Do All Ivy League Colleges Prefer a Spiked Student?
By: Jen H. One of the most common misconceptions in college admissions is that the strongest applicant is the one...
College Essays Blog
College Essays How to Write a Personal Statement That Stands Out at a Highly Selective School
By: Amy T. If you're applying to a highly selective school, chances are your transcript is strong and your activity...
College Essays How Important Is Your Essay for College Admissions?
by Lan N. A great essay alone will not determine whether you’re accepted to a college, but it can be...
College Essays How to Choose the Right CS/Tech Story for Your Essay
By Lan N.Supplemental essays are an opportunity to showcase your most meaningful experiences. Depending on the prompt, your focus might...
