College Counseling Blog

5 Study Tips for AP Exams
by Justin B. With AP Exams just a month away, it’s natural to feel anxious and nervous. However, effective preparation...

IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday April 26 at 1pm
Many high school students know that college essays are an important part of your college applications. How do you find...

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to UCLA & UCB
Romil was a top performing student from a private high school in Fremont, California.He had a focus on STEM and...

4 Tips to Build Relationships With Teachers Before Recommendations
by Sarah M. Recommendations from your teachers are vital to most applications, and particularly those for college. Still, they can...

3 New STEM Majors to Consider
by Justin B. From AI everywhere to renewable energy to 3D printed medical implants, advances in STEM continue to stretch...

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to Georgetown University
Sofia was a dedicated and high-achieving student from a public high school in the Contra Consta County area of California....
College Essays Blog

How to Make Personal Writing More Conversational
by Kathleen M. There are a few tried and true ways to make personal writing sound more conversational, and less...

Writers to Be Inspired by for Women’s History Month
by Kathleen M. Women’s History Month started in 1980 as Women’s History Week and now is observed throughout the month...

How to Write on a Social Issue
by Kathleen M. You have selected your top ten schools to apply to and at least one of them has...

Should You Write About a Role Model?
by Kathleen M. Beware! This is a tricky question hiding in plain sight. You think – oh, I got this...

How to Record Accomplishments in Activities
by Kathleen M. Thinking about applying to college? Looking for a new year’s resolution? I have an idea for you! ...

Tips on Writing a Waitlist Letter
by Kathleen M. You selected your dream school, you applied and …. wait list! Now what? If this school is...