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3 Tips to Improve Tech & STEM Skills

3 Tips to Improve Tech & STEM Skills

by David H. N., PhD Students are often wowed by the final product of a science project that makes headlines...

IvyBoost Success Story: A student’s path to Emory

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...

5 Study Tips for AP Exams

5 Study Tips for AP Exams

by Justin B. With AP Exams just a month away, it’s natural to feel anxious and nervous. However, effective preparation...

College Essays Blog

Finding the Unique in Short Supplements

Finding the Unique in Short Supplements

by Sarah M. No matter what particular prompts you are responding to for your applications, there is pressure to figure...

3 Recommended Books for High School Students

3 Recommended Books for High School Students

by Michelle P. For students, the phrase ‘spring break’ usually heralds a time full of sunshine, adventure, and relaxation. It...

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...