College Counseling Blog

Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School
by Shiv G. While medical school may feel like a distant thought as a high school student, preparing for a...

Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’
by Sarah M. Many students aim to be “well-rounded” when they apply for college. Great grades, high test scores, a...

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions
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Summer Jobs Help College Applications
by Tony T. Summer is coming up soon, and what you do in summer may help you in many perspectives...

How Can Parents Help in the College Applications Process? (now with Vlog )
by Jennifer L. Applying to college has become much more complex than in the past when parents applied. It...

Summer is Critical for College Apps
by Tony T. Summer is a critical time for college applicants because it offers you a unique opportunity to...
College Essays Blog

How to Write About a Community
by Michelle One popular prompt that pops up often for college essays would be a question like ‘Describe a community...

“It” is a Problem in Your Writing
by Albert L. It. No, I’m not talking about the killer clown that preys on your deepest fears. However, overreliance...

Start College Essays in the Summer
by Sarah M. As your junior year draws to a close, college...

How to Describe a Setting
by Michelle At some point, an Essay Narwhal may find themselves...

Tips to Show Personality and Stand Out in College Essays
by Michelle Pick up your pen and cross out those lines...

5 Great Examples of Using Humor in Writing
by Michelle This April Fool’s, want to know a nice way...