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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 AP vs IB: What’s the Difference and How Does It Affect College Admissions?
By: Jon M. One of the questions I hear frequently from students and families is: “Should I take AP or...
College Counseling What do College Admissions Officers Look at First on Applications?
By: Lydia C. You've probably heard that admissions officers aren't just looking at your grades. So the real question is:...
College Counseling 5 Questions 9th Graders Can Consider About College
By: Jennifer L. Starting high school can feel like a long way from college, but freshman year is a great...
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...
