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Considering Engineering? What Students Should Know

Considering Engineering? What Students Should Know

by Justin B. From suspension bridges to prosthetic limbs to aerial drones, engineers are responsible for changing and shaping our...

Steps to Securing STEM Research Opportunities for High School Students

Steps to Securing STEM Research Opportunities for High School Students

by Ziba R. By engaging in STEM research internship programs, students can explore diverse fields and develop a deeper understanding...

Excelling in STEM: 3 Study Tips for High School Students

Excelling in STEM: 3 Study Tips for High School Students

by Shiv G. Hey there, aspiring STEM enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the realms...

5 Tips for Studying for the New Digital SAT

5 Tips for Studying for the New Digital SAT

by Jennifer L. The new Digital SAT is here! What are 5 tips for studying for the new SAT that...

What is Biomedical Engineering?

What is Biomedical Engineering?

by Diane N. When it came time for me to choose a college major, I found myself at the crossroads...

3 Tips for Students Placed on a College Waitlist

3 Tips for Students Placed on a College Waitlist

by Jennifer L. Receiving a college waitlist notification from an institution can be both frustrating and hopeful.  Recognize that being...

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How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

by Lillie W. If you’re a rising high school senior, at this point in your life your experience with job...

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple

by Sarah M. The stakes are high when you sit down to write your personal statement for the Common App...

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

by Lillie W. Sure, the temptation is tantalizing. The touted miracles of generative AI language programs such as ChatGPT or...

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

by Albert L. In honor of Pride month, I wanted to discuss a little about how identities shape who we...

It’s All About the Hook

It’s All About the Hook

by Nick L. As the school year ends and you begin thinking about your college essays, it can be tempting...

Showing Change in a College Essay

Showing Change in a College Essay

by Michelle An ugly duckling turns into a swan. An acorn becomes a beautiful oak tree.  A timid fish becomes...