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From Chess Champion to College Success

From Chess Champion to College Success

Ruiyang, a brilliant chess master and top-ranked competitor in the World Youth Championship, always approached challenges with strategy and precision....

6 Simple Tips to Reduce High School Stress

6 Simple Tips to Reduce High School Stress

by Jennifer L. It’s that time of year when high school feels like a never-ending to-do list – tests, deadlines,...

IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to RPI

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...

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Tips on Writing Quickly for a Personal Essay

Tips on Writing Quickly for a Personal Essay

by Michelle P. One essay for college applications can already be an intimidating task for many students. Multiply that by...

Personal Statements for Computer Science: 3 Great Examples of Writing

Personal Statements for Computer Science: 3 Great Examples of Writing

by Michelle P. From AI to data science to cybersecurity, students have a multitude of options and interests to consider...

How to Write About Your Interest in Computer Science

How to Write About Your Interest in Computer Science

by Michelle P. Instead of detailed business spreadsheets, perhaps you are most used to examining new versions of code. Or,...