College Counseling Blog
College CounselingSo Many Colleges, So Many Choices!
by Jennifer L. While last week's post discussed the basics you should consider for your college list, how do you...
College CounselingThe College List
by Sarah M. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and picking which ones to apply to can...
College CounselingThe Importance of Personal Growth in High School Summers
by Shiv G. While it may be tempting to spend these months doing nothing but lounging by the pool or...
College CounselingTips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School
by Shiv G. While medical school may feel like a distant thought as a high school student, preparing for a...
College CounselingDon’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’
by Sarah M. Many students aim to be “well-rounded” when they apply for college. Great grades, high test scores, a...
College CounselingPlanning Early is Critical for College Admissions
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College Essays Blog
College EssaysHow to Write for Common App Prompt #6 – What Topic Do You Find Most Exciting?
by Michelle P. Common App prompt #6 asks: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it...
College EssaysHow to Write for Common App Prompt #5 – Personal Growth
by Sarah M. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding...
College EssaysHow to Write for Common App Prompt #4 – On Gratitude
by Lillie W. Two years ago, a new prompt showed up among the Common App’s standard seven personal statement options,...
College EssaysHow to Write for Common App Prompt #3 – Challenging a Belief
by Molly R. Previous Essay Narwhal blogs have shared tips and tricks for Common App Prompts #1 and #2. This...
College EssaysHow to Write for Common App Prompt #2 – From Failures to the Future
by Michelle P. From sleeping late past an alarm clock to losing a contact lenses or misspelling a word in...
College EssaysCapturing the Right Tone of your College Essay
by Molly R. At IvyBoost, we know how important college essays are because they display something more than just test...