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The College List

The College List

by Sarah M. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and picking which ones to apply to can...

The Importance of Personal Growth in High School Summers

The Importance of Personal Growth in High School Summers

by Shiv G. While it may be tempting to spend these months doing nothing but lounging by the pool or...

Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School

Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School

by Shiv G. While medical school may feel like a distant thought as a high school student, preparing for a...

Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

by Sarah M. Many students aim to be “well-rounded” when they apply for college. Great grades, high test scores, a...

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Watch and see how you can begin your college admissions journey with IvyBoost! Sign up here today for your free...

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

by Tony T. Summer is coming up soon, and what you do in summer may help you in many perspectives...

College Essays Blog

3 Clichés You Can Remove from Your Essay

3 Clichés You Can Remove from Your Essay

by Michelle For all the Essay Narwhals who have begun boldly...

How to Write About an Unusual Hobby

How to Write About an Unusual Hobby

by Michelle Hey Essay Narwhals! Did you know that different...

The Vomit Draft

The Vomit Draft

by Albert L. One of the reasons why I like...

Learning from Conflict

Learning from Conflict

by Albert L. The lessons we take from obstacles we...

Chewing the Scenery

Chewing the Scenery

  by Albert Leo After an arduous hike to the...

5 Daily Ways to Practice Writing

5 Daily Ways to Practice Writing

  by Michelle A singer practices their scales, from one...