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2024 Digital SAT Dates and Tips

2024 Digital SAT Dates and Tips

by Jennifer L. The shift from the traditional paper-and-pencil format of the SAT to the new digital version of the...

My Path to Chemical Engineering

My Path to Chemical Engineering

by Abigail G. As a high school student, you're at a crossroads, making decisions that can quickly shape your future....

Season’s Greetings & 2023 Winter Holiday Dates

Season’s Greetings & 2023 Winter Holiday Dates

To all our Students and Families, Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas from IvyBoost! As a note, IvyBoost Education’s office will...

Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers

Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers

by Hanan R. While at Stanford during summer break, I got the sense that there were more high schoolers than...

STEM Summer Programs

STEM Summer Programs

by Justin B. The possibilities of summer are endless and can include academic enrichment, international travel, volunteering, paid jobs, internships,...

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

by Shiv G. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my personal journey and insights gained so far in my medical...

College Essays Blog

UC Prompt #7: Improving Your Community

UC Prompt #7: Improving Your Community

by Molly R. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? Things to consider:...

UC Prompt #6: Favorite Academic Area

UC Prompt #6: Favorite Academic Area

by Sarah M. UC prompt #6: Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this...

UC Prompt #5: Conquering Academic Challenges

UC Prompt #5: Conquering Academic Challenges

by Michelle P. UC Prompt #5 asks: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have...

UC Prompt #4: Embracing Opportunities, Overcoming Barriers

UC Prompt #4: Embracing Opportunities, Overcoming Barriers

by Drew C. UC prompt #4: Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to...

UC Prompt #3: How to Show Your Greatest Talent/Skill

UC Prompt #3: How to Show Your Greatest Talent/Skill

by Lillie W. UC Prompt #3: What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed...

UC Prompt #2: How to Show Your Creativity

UC Prompt #2: How to Show Your Creativity

by Sarah M. UC prompt #2: Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways:...