College Counseling Blog
College Counseling Digital SAT vs. ACT: Which Should You Take This Spring?
By David H. N., PhD Springtime means applications for summer camps and a whole new semester for trying the SAT...
College Counseling What Summer Programs Should Students Apply to in January?
By Sarah M. It’s already January, and if you’re a 10th or 11th grader hoping to make the most of...
College Counseling Post–Winter Break College Planning Checklist
By Jennifer L. Coming back from winter break can feel like being dropped straight into fast-forward. Before the semester gets...
College Counseling IvyBoost 2025 Winter Holiday Dates
IvyBoost would be closed for the holiday dates below: Closed for Winter Holidays Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, Jan 02After...
College Counseling Online Summer Course Ideas for College Bound Student
By Sarah M. Summer is an ideal time for students to explore new interests, strengthen academic skills, or get ahead...
College Counseling Explore Internships in the Bay Area for High Schoolers
By Jennifer L. For high school students in the Bay Area, internships offer a powerful way to explore interests, build...
College Essays Blog
College Essays Not Another Lego Essay: Rethinking the Childhood Passion Angle
by Lan N. Students interested in engineering often begin their college essays by tracing their passion back to building Lego...
College Essays How to Sound Smart Without Trying Too Hard
by Kathleen M. So, here is the thing. There is no magic formula to “sound smart.” The best way to...
College Essays Who’s Reading Your College Essays & Why That Matters
by Lan N.If you’re applying to college, you likely already know that the college essay is an important part of...
College Essays How to Keep College Essay Files Organized
by Kathleen M. One of the things you may not think too much about until it is too late is...
College Essays How to Use Semicolons for Sentence Variety
by Kathleen M. Making decisions about when and how to use semicolons is more often about style than it is...
College Essays Where to Add Detail in College Essays?
by Kathleen M. It is time to write an essay, and you've read all of the prompts and have selected...
