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3 STEM Activities that can be done Remotely

3 STEM Activities that can be done Remotely

by David N., PhD There are many options for great STEM extracurricular activities, but not all of them require that...

Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?

Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?

by Sarah M. It has become clear that at many schools, a brief flirtation with test-blindness has ended and the...

3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter

3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter

by Diane N. As you prepare your college applications, one key element that can significantly impact your application is the...

Deciding on a Decision Plan

Deciding on a Decision Plan

by Sarah M. If you're a high school senior applying for college, how can you decide on a decision plan?...

What Makes an Ivy League School the Right Fit for You?

What Makes an Ivy League School the Right Fit for You?

by Jennifer L. Applying to an Ivy League school is notoriously challenging. With acceptance rates as low as 3-5%, the...

How to Choose a STEM Major

How to Choose a STEM Major

by David N., PhD If a student is considering majoring in STEM, how should they go about choosing their major?...

College Essays Blog

Why and When to Write?

Why and When to Write?

by Kathleen M. Congratulations! You finished exams and have taken a little time off and now you want to know...

Introducing You: Ways to Open Your Personal College Essay

Introducing You: Ways to Open Your Personal College Essay

by Kathleen M. When do you write your introduction?  Is it the first thing you write or the last? Or...

3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You

3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You

by Michelle P. Along with summer sunshine and catching up with exciting summer flicks, students might find themselves spinning the...

From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose

From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose

by Kathleen M. Ever wonder how to add more life to your writing? Sometimes writing is correct and clear but...

How to Write an Interesting Personal College Essay about a Normal Topic

How to Write an Interesting Personal College Essay about a Normal Topic

by Michelle P. From earlier posts on originality to values, students understand why it’s important to write a strong and unique...

Constructing Transitions: How to Glue it All Together

Constructing Transitions: How to Glue it All Together

by Kathleen M. One of the challenges of the personal essay is writing effective transitions. When we are writing essays,...