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IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday 03/29 at 1pm

IvyBoost Counseling Forum – Saturday 03/29 at 1pm

For high school students who are nearing the time of college applications, they may have many questions on preparing for...

How Many Extracurriculars Should Students Have?

How Many Extracurriculars Should Students Have?

by Sarah M. One of the most common questions students ask early in high school is how many extracurriculars they...

The Path to Becoming a Medical Doctor

The Path to Becoming a Medical Doctor

by Sophia S. The path to becoming a medical doctor is a rigorous yet rewarding journey, involving multiple steps of...

College Essays Blog

How to Write About Yourself Without Bragging (Too Much!)

How to Write About Yourself Without Bragging (Too Much!)

by Molly R. Many college essay students don’t want to seem conceited or egotistical in their college essays. At the...

How to Be Original When Writing Personal Essays

How to Be Original When Writing Personal Essays

by Drew C. Everyone knows that a good personal essay is original. It’s one of the laws of the universe...

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Changing the World

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Changing the World

by Sarah M. One fairly common supplemental essay is something about how you want to make an impact, or to...