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Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School

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’

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

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Watch and see how you can begin your college admissions journey with IvyBoost! Sign up here today for your free...

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

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 )

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

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

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

“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

Start College Essays in the Summer

by Sarah M. As your junior year draws to a close, college...

How to Describe a Setting

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

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

5 Great Examples of Using Humor in Writing

by Michelle This April Fool’s, want to know a nice way...