College Counseling Blog
College Counseling 6 Essential Tips for New College Students
by Ziba R. Transitioning from high school to college marks a significant shift in your academic journey. As you step...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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....
College Essays Blog
College Essays 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...
College Essays 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:...
College Essays UC Prompt #1: Displaying Your Leadership (Vlog)
by Molly R. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes...
College Essays Writing Concisely in Your College Essay
by Molly R. As you probably know, it’s imperative to write concisely in your college essays. Every word matters when...
College Essays How to Write About Career in a College Essay
by Michelle P. What is the career that you imagined you would have as a kid? An action movie star?...
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #7 – Free Choice
by Sarah M. Prompt 7: “Share an essay on a topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already...
