College Counseling Blog
College CounselingThe Importance of College Campus Visits
by Justin B. From furniture to jewelry and even from cars to homes, we’ve become increasingly comfortable making major purchases...
College Counseling2024 Digital SAT Dates and Tips
by Jennifer L. The shift from the traditional paper-and-pencil format of the SAT to the new digital version of the...
College CounselingMy Path to Chemical Engineering
by Abigail G. As a high school student, you're at a crossroads, making decisions that can quickly shape your future....
College CounselingSeason’s Greetings & 2023 Winter Holiday Dates
To all our Students and Families, Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas from IvyBoost! As a note, IvyBoost Education’s office will...
College CounselingSummer at Stanford for Aspiring Doctors and Medical Researchers
by Hanan R. While at Stanford during summer break, I got the sense that there were more high schoolers than...
College CounselingSTEM Summer Programs
by Justin B. The possibilities of summer are endless and can include academic enrichment, international travel, volunteering, paid jobs, internships,...
College Essays Blog
College EssaysPersonal Statements for Business Programs: 3 Great Examples of Writing
by Michelle P. Our previous essay blog post focuses on how to write a great personal essay on a business...
College EssaysHow to Write About Your Interest in Business or Entrepreneurship
by Drew C. For students applying to business or entrepreneurship programs, the choice can sometimes feel as if it’s self-explanatory....
College EssaysHow to Write with More Emotion in an Essay
by Michelle P. Have you ever finished a draft of an essay, after hours and hours of thinking, then sat...
College EssaysChoosing Essay Values that Set You Apart
by Sarah M. When it comes to showing your values in college essays, it can be easy to fall into...
College EssaysHow 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...
College EssaysHow 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...