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

3 Recommended Books for High School Students
by Michelle P. For students, the phrase ‘spring break’ usually heralds a time full of sunshine, adventure, and relaxation. It...

The Importance of Diversity in Sentence Structure
by Molly R. Good writing is engaging and captures the attention of its readers. As we have shared before, writing...

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language
by Sarah M. When you write your college essays, whether a personal statement, a supplemental, or anything else, it’s important...

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn
by Michelle P. Do you get excited about the chance to take apart and repair a gaming computer? Or what...

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project
by Michelle P. From our past blog posts, many students would be aware of the importance of summer research or...

5 Tips for Improving Your Writing Style
by Drew C. As a concept, “style” can be hard to pin down. In writing, style is technically the result...