Three colleges where students love – I mean, really love – learning
At certain schools, students live and breathe learning. Not just in the classroom, but outside of the classroom, these students are...
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Robert Powers
- Aug 6
- 3 min
Can Applying Test-Optional Affect My Scholarships?
The short answer is YES. But, don’t think this means you necessarily need to take the SAT if you’re not swimming in cash.
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Robert Powers
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Five easy ways to take advantage of your summer before college applications
Yes, you CAN make your summer work for you -- even if the summer has already started.
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larkyan
- May 5
- 2 min
Three Superior Study Tips from a UPenn Senior
Knowing how to study and manage time effectively can significantly boost academic success. Below are key tips that will guarantee more effic
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Robert Powers
- Mar 21
- 3 min
On the waitlist? Here's what comes next.
Here's what to do when a university offers you a spot on their waitlist.
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Aisha Chebbi
- Mar 3
- 5 min
Is majoring in anthropology right for you?
One of the most exciting–yet often challenging– parts of college is choosing your major! Choosing a major is an important step in...
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larkyan
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Keeping Perspective During the College Application Process
Applying for colleges is a difficult process. Through it all, it's important to maintain the right mindset when hearing back from schools...
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Aisha Chebbi
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the College Application Process
I remember the college application process like it was yesterday. From the late nights spent hunched over my desk trying to edit my...
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Robert Powers
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
How Parents Can Support Their Teen with the UC Application
Your well-meaning support can backfire, but here's what you can do to help your teen during this important time.
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larkyan
- May 18, 2021
- 4 min
Three Things for AAPI Students to Consider in their College Search
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month – a dedicated space and time for America to celebrate, reflect, and engage...
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Robert Powers
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Performing Arts Pathways: How College Theater Programs will Evaluate Your Application
Do your grades matter? How perfect should your auditions be? Will there be an interview? Here's how you'll be evaluated.
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Robert Powers
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Performing Arts Pathways: Applying and Auditioning for College Theater Programs
Learn about everything that goes into a successful application and audition for college or conservatory theater programs.
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larkyan
- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
What It’s Like to Be a College Student: Know Before You Apply
Preparing for college can be hard when you don’t know what it’s like to be a college student in the first place. Knowing what college...
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Robert Powers
- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
Performing Arts Pathways: Choosing College or Conservatory
Want to study theater in college? Should you pursue a B.A. or B.F.A. degree? You have so many options.
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larkyan
- Feb 21, 2021
- 6 min
Guide for Teens: Finding a Summer Internship
As a college consultant for high school students, Robert has seen how the right summer internship can make college applications sparkle....
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Robert Powers
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
Planning for college when your teen has an IEP or 504 plan in high school
Students' IEP and 504 plans don't carry over to college, so they need to ensure their future college will give them the support they need.
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Angela Lin
- Jan 14, 2021
- 5 min
Should you major in philosophy?
Deciding what you want to study in college can be tough; in this blog series, we examine and evaluate popular college majors. Today,...
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Oomi Pammit
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
5 Signs You’d Love MIT
Oomi Pammit is in MIT's Class of 2023. Do you love to write, sing, dance, read, play video games, crochet, fold paper, think about art,...
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Oomi Pammit
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Pick up a Hobby This Winter Break!
“Choose your activities because they delight, intrigue, and challenge you, not because you think they’ll look impressive on your...
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Robert Powers
- Dec 9, 2020
- 5 min
Nailing the “Timed Write” Assessment for Harvard-Westlake and Other Private Schools
If your teen is applying to private high schools or boarding schools, you may have noticed new application tasks on the portal that...
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