College Counseling Blog
College Counseling Building Strong Bonds for Powerful Recommendation Letters
By Abby G. A glowing college recommendation letter from a teacher or mentor does not only come from straight-A report...
College Counseling A Quick College Admissions Timeline: Key Dates for UCs, Ivies, & More
Applying to college can be stressful, but knowing the timeline makes everything easier. Whether you're aiming for the University of...
College Counseling 5 Factors that Matter Besides Rankings in a College List
by Jennifer L. When building a college list, it’s easy to get caught up in rankings. While those numbers might...
College Counseling 3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors
With AI and new technologies being developed every day, the fields for college majors is also constantly shifting and changing....
College Counseling How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset
by David H. N., PhDThe transition between 8th grade and high school is big time of change for teens, which...
College Counseling Making the Most of Professors in Pre-College Programs
by Abby G. Professors who engage in pre-college programs are more than just experts in their fields; they’re your first...
College Essays Blog
College Essays How to Record Accomplishments in Activities
by Kathleen M. Thinking about applying to college? Looking for a new year’s resolution? I have an idea for you! ...
College Essays Tips on Writing a Waitlist Letter
by Kathleen M. You selected your dream school, you applied and …. wait list! Now what? If this school is...
College Essays How to Revise Cliches in Essays
by Kathleen M. You have heard the advice to avoid cliches and maybe you have even tried to rid yourself...
College Essays Share Your Passion in an Essay
by Kathleen M. You have always loved math (or whatever subject is your passion!) and now is your time to...
College Essays How to Write About STEM Projects
By Kathleen M. So you are a STEM student who has lots of application essays to write and are struggling...
College Essays How to Write a COSMOS Essay
by Kathleen M. The COSMOS Application is open and live for 2025. One big reminder right from the start –...
