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Tips for Aspiring Premed Students in High School

Tips 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...

Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

Don’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...

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Planning Early is Critical for College Admissions

Watch and see how you can begin your college admissions journey with IvyBoost! Sign up here today for your free...

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

Summer Jobs Help College Applications

by Tony T. Summer is coming up soon, and what you do in summer may help you in many perspectives...

How Can Parents Help in the College Applications Process? (now with Vlog )

How Can Parents Help in the College Applications Process? (now with Vlog )

by Jennifer L. Applying to college has become much more complex than in the past when parents applied.  It...

Summer is Critical for College Apps

Summer is Critical for College Apps

by Tony T. Summer is a critical time for college applicants because it offers you a unique opportunity to...

College Essays Blog

How to Write for Common App Prompt #2 – From Failures to the Future

How 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...

Capturing the Right Tone of your College Essay

Capturing 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...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

by Lillie W. If you’re a rising high school senior, at this point in your life your experience with job...

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple

by Sarah M. The stakes are high when you sit down to write your personal statement for the Common App...

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

by Lillie W. Sure, the temptation is tantalizing. The touted miracles of generative AI language programs such as ChatGPT or...

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

by Albert L. In honor of Pride month, I wanted to discuss a little about how identities shape who we...