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College Counseling IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to Georgetown University
Sofia was a dedicated and high-achieving student from a public high school in the Contra Consta County area of California....
College Counseling IvyBoost Success Story: A Student’s Path to NYU
Athmika, as a creative and focused student from a public high school in Fremont, considered college as a place to...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling Blog
College Counseling Do You Need STEM Research for Ivy League Colleges?
By Abby G.No. You do not technically need STEM research to get into an Ivy League school, but, if you...
College Counseling How to Choose a College Major
By: Jennifer L. For many rising high school seniors, one of the most stressful questions about college is: What should...
College Counseling 3 Great Examples of Passion Projects with Strong Impact
By: Dr. Lydia C. To do meaningful passion projects, you do not have to wait for permission or for an...
College Essays Blog
College Essays How To Write About Family Responsibilities in Your College Essays
by Amy T. Are you a student who's had to juggle a lot of responsibilities at home, such as caring...
College Essays How to Write About a Super Specific Topic
by Amy T. So, you've landed on a topic for your college essay and you’re ready to get started. The...
College Essays How to Not Overuse Figurative Language in Essays
by Kathleen M. Figurative language adds a lot to your writing by making what you say more relatable, showing something...
