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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...

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...

College Essays Blog

The Importance of Diversity in Sentence Structure

The Importance of Diversity in Sentence Structure

by Molly R. Good writing is engaging and captures the attention of its readers. As we have shared before, writing...

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language

by Sarah M. When you write your college essays, whether a personal statement, a supplemental, or anything else, it’s important...

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn

by Michelle P. Do you get excited about the chance to take apart and repair a gaming computer? Or what...

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project

by Michelle P. From our past blog posts, many students would be aware of the importance of summer research or...

5 Tips for Improving Your Writing Style

5 Tips for Improving Your Writing Style

by Drew C. As a concept, “style” can be hard to pin down. In writing, style is technically the result...

How to Write About Your Interest in Medicine

How to Write About Your Interest in Medicine

by Sarah M. If you already know going into your applications that you’ll be focusing on the health sciences, and...