College Counseling Blog
College Counseling 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 Counseling 6 Tips to Combat Test Anxiety
by Ziba R. Test anxiety--the feeling of dread, extreme distress, rapid heartbeat and racing thoughts, affects many students before an...
College Counseling 6 Stress Relief and Self-Care Tips for High School Students
by Shiv G. As a high school student, juggling academics, extracurriculars, and a social life can sometimes feel like walking...
College Counseling The Benefits of AP Courses
by Jennifer L. As a student or a parent, you may have heard of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, but have...
College Counseling 3 Free Online Science Resources for Students
by Diane N. As a college counselor at IvyBoost, I'm often asked by high school students about the best ways...
College Counseling Science & Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities for High School
by Ziba R. High school offers a chance not just for academic growth, but also to explore passions outside the...
College Essays Blog
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #6 – What Topic Do You Find Most Exciting?
by Michelle P. Common App prompt #6 asks: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it...
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #5 – Personal Growth
by Sarah M. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding...
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #4 – On Gratitude
by Lillie W. Two years ago, a new prompt showed up among the Common App’s standard seven personal statement options,...
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #3 – Challenging a Belief
by Molly R. Previous Essay Narwhal blogs have shared tips and tricks for Common App Prompts #1 and #2. This...
College Essays How to Write for Common App Prompt #2 – From Failures to the Future
by Michelle P. From sleeping late past an alarm clock to losing a contact lenses or misspelling a word in...
College Essays Capturing the Right Tone of your College Essay
by Molly R. At IvyBoost, we know how important college essays are because they display something more than just test...
