College Counseling Blog
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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?...
College Counseling 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...
College Counseling 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
College Essays How to Be Specific in College Essays
By Kathleen M. One of the key lessons to learn as you write your personal narrative as a part of...
College Essays How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays
by Kathleen M. As you write, you may find yourself googling questions that are stressing you out. You know that...
College Essays Help! I’m Stuck on my College Essay
by Kathleen M. You have been working on college applications essay and trying to come up with an idea but...
College Essays Common App Essay Resources
by Kathleen M. The Common App refreshes on August 1, and it is time to review the personal essay prompts...
College Essays Past and Present Tense in College Essays
by Kathleen M. You are working away on your college application essays and suddenly wonder – wait should I be...
College Essays Comma Splices: How to Fix It?
by Kathleen M. When I was a college student, I had a professor offer me an F on an essay...
