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6 Benefits of Summer Research Internships for High School Students

6 Benefits of Summer Research Internships for High School Students

by Ziba R. From making scientific discoveries to developing new technologies, improving healthcare, addressing social issues, and informing decisions, research...

The Importance of College Campus Visits

The Importance of College Campus Visits

by Justin B. From furniture to jewelry and even from cars to homes, we’ve become increasingly comfortable making major purchases...

2024 Digital SAT Dates and Tips

2024 Digital SAT Dates and Tips

by Jennifer L. The shift from the traditional paper-and-pencil format of the SAT to the new digital version of the...

My Path to Chemical Engineering

My Path to Chemical Engineering

by Abigail G. As a high school student, you're at a crossroads, making decisions that can quickly shape your future....

Season’s Greetings & 2023 Winter Holiday Dates

Season’s Greetings & 2023 Winter Holiday Dates

To all our Students and Families, Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas from IvyBoost! As a note, IvyBoost Education’s office will...

Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers

Summer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers

by Hanan R. While at Stanford during summer break, I got the sense that there were more high schoolers than...

College Essays Blog

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

by Nick L. Writer’s block. These two words have plagued writers ever since ancient Mesopotamians began scrawling ideas into clay...

Don’t Miss these 3 Details in Your College Essays!

Don’t Miss these 3 Details in Your College Essays!

by Michelle After days of typing and staring blankly at a computer screen, you’ve managed to complete a first draft...

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...