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College Counseling IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to RPI
Grace was a curious and striving student from a private high school in California.Grace understood the need for a game...
College Counseling IvyBoost Success Story: A student’s path to Emory
Meifan was a driven student with a strong academic performance from a public high school in Fremont. She knew exactly...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling Blog
College Counseling How Important is Academic Rigor in 11th Grade for College Admissions?
By Sarah M. When it comes to college admissions, 11th grade is the most important year of high school. Colleges...
College Counseling Planning Ahead: Your 2026-27 College Admissions Timeline
By: Justin B Throughout my years of guiding students through the college application process, I have found that the biggest...
College Counseling Three Common Myths About College Applications
By: Sarah M. The college application process can feel overwhelming, and it's easy to pick up advice that isn't entirely...
College Essays Blog
College Essays How to Write Essays When Uncertain About Major
By Amy T. Let's be honest—college applications are stressful at best, and if you feel uncertain on your college major...
College Essays Tailoring Essays to a College’s Ethos
By Lan N. When writing college application essays, one of the best opportunities to stand out is the “Why Us?”...
College Essays How to Ace Supplemental Essays
While your main college application offers an overview of your academic achievements and extracurricular activities, supplemental essays provide the opportunity to...
