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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

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language

by Sarah M. When you write your college essays, whether a personal statement, a supplemental, or anything else, it’s important...

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn

by Michelle P. Do you get excited about the chance to take apart and repair a gaming computer? Or what...

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project

by Michelle P. From our past blog posts, many students would be aware of the importance of summer research or...