College Counseling Blog
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 CounselingMy Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise
by Shiv G. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my personal journey and insights gained so far in my medical...
College CounselingMy Experience of UCSF as a Med Student
by Shiv G. I'm right in the thick of my second year at UCSF, and let me tell you, it's...
College CounselingReflections from Stanford: Choosing the Right Medical School
by Hanan R. I found out that I was accepted to Stanford for medical school while teaching a grammar lesson...
College CounselingWhat is it like at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine?
by Aaron L. Attending medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine was a transformative experience that shaped my medical...
College Essays Blog
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...
College EssaysSupplemental 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...
College EssaysSupplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity
by Molly R. A common essay supplement prompt for college applications asks students to share more about their identity, race,...
College EssaysSupplemental Essays: Writing a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay
by Michelle P. You’ve tackled the main Common App essay with a great story showing your change and growth. Perhaps...
College EssaysSupplemental Essays: Why this Major?
by Drew C. “Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the major you have selected.” “Why this major?” is one of...