College Counseling Blog
College Counseling Important College Application Timelines
by Justin B. As we head into the peak of college application season, keeping track of the wide-ranging dates and...
College Counseling Self-Studying for an AP Exam?
by Jennifer L. Each year in May, students have the opportunity to take a final AP exam. If your school...
College Counseling 3 STEM Activities that can be done Remotely
by David N., PhD There are many options for great STEM extracurricular activities, but not all of them require that...
College Counseling Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?
by Sarah M. It has become clear that at many schools, a brief flirtation with test-blindness has ended and the...
College Counseling 3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter
by Diane N. As you prepare your college applications, one key element that can significantly impact your application is the...
College Counseling Deciding on a Decision Plan
by Sarah M. If you're a high school senior applying for college, how can you decide on a decision plan?...
College Essays Blog
College Essays How to Write About Yourself Without Bragging (Too Much!)
by Molly R. Many college essay students don’t want to seem conceited or egotistical in their college essays. At the...
College Essays How to Be Original When Writing Personal Essays
by Drew C. Everyone knows that a good personal essay is original. It’s one of the laws of the universe...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing About Changing the World
by Sarah M. One fairly common supplemental essay is something about how you want to make an impact, or to...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity
by Molly R. A common essay supplement prompt for college applications asks students to share more about their identity, race,...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay
by Michelle P. You’ve tackled the main Common App essay with a great story showing your change and growth. Perhaps...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Why this Major?
by Drew C. “Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the major you have selected.” “Why this major?” is one of...
