Blog

College Counseling Blog

The Benefits of AP Courses

The Benefits of AP Courses

by Jennifer L. As a student or a parent, you may have heard of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, but have...

3 Free Online Science Resources for Students

3 Free Online Science Resources for Students

by Diane N. As a college counselor at IvyBoost, I'm often asked by high school students about the best ways...

Science & Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities for High School

Science & Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities for High School

by Ziba R. High school offers a chance not just for academic growth, but also to explore passions outside the...

College Essays Blog

It’s All About the Hook

It’s All About the Hook

by Nick L. As the school year ends and you begin thinking about your college essays, it can be tempting...

Showing Change in a College Essay

Showing Change in a College Essay

by Michelle An ugly duckling turns into a swan. An acorn becomes a beautiful oak tree.  A timid fish becomes...

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

by Nick L. Writer’s block. These two words have plagued writers ever since ancient Mesopotamians began scrawling ideas into clay...

IvyBoost Newsletter Archive