College Counseling Blog

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