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From Chess Champion to College Success

From Chess Champion to College Success

Ruiyang, a brilliant chess master and top-ranked competitor in the World Youth Championship, always approached challenges with strategy and precision....

6 Simple Tips to Reduce High School Stress

6 Simple Tips to Reduce High School Stress

by Jennifer L. It’s that time of year when high school feels like a never-ending to-do list – tests, deadlines,...

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to RPI

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to RPI

Grace was a curious and striving student from a private high school in California.Grace understood the need for a game...

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How to Be Specific in College Essays

How to Be Specific in College Essays

By Kathleen M. One of the key lessons to learn as you write your personal narrative as a part of...

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays

by Kathleen M. As you write, you may find yourself googling questions that are stressing you out. You know that...

Help! I’m Stuck on my College Essay

Help! I’m Stuck on my College Essay

by Kathleen M. You have been working on college applications essay and trying to come up with an idea but...

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