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5 Key Areas for 11th Grade Students

5 Key Areas for 11th Grade Students

by Jennifer L. Junior year is a crucial time for college preparation.  While senior year is when you’ll submit applications,...

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to UPenn

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to UPenn

Vincent, a bright and determined private high school student in Fremont, had always excelled academically. With a natural affinity for...

3 Tips for Students to Develop Leadership

3 Tips for Students to Develop Leadership

by David N., PhD People gravitate towards those whom they believe are leaders, but how does one become a leader?...

College Essays Blog

3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You

3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You

by Michelle P. Along with summer sunshine and catching up with exciting summer flicks, students might find themselves spinning the...

From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose

From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose

by Kathleen M. Ever wonder how to add more life to your writing? Sometimes writing is correct and clear but...

How to Write an Interesting Personal College Essay about a Normal Topic

How to Write an Interesting Personal College Essay about a Normal Topic

by Michelle P. From earlier posts on originality to values, students understand why it’s important to write a strong and unique...

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