larkyanMay 52 minThree Superior Study Tips from a UPenn SeniorKnowing how to study and manage time effectively can significantly boost academic success. Below are key tips that will guarantee more...
Robert PowersMar 213 minOn the waitlist? Here's what comes next.Here's what to do when a university offers you a spot on their waitlist.
Aisha ChebbiMar 45 minIs 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...
larkyanNov 20, 20212 minKeeping Perspective During the College Application ProcessApplying for colleges is a difficult process. Through it all, it's important to maintain the right mindset when hearing back from schools...
Aisha ChebbiOct 12, 20213 minTaking Care of Your Mental Health During the College Application ProcessI remember the college application process like it was yesterday. From the late nights spent hunched over my desk trying to edit my...
Robert PowersAug 21, 20212 minHow Parents Can Support Their Teen with the UC ApplicationYour well-meaning support can backfire, but here's what you can do to help your teen during this important time.
larkyanMay 19, 20214 minThree Things for AAPI Students to Consider in their College SearchMay is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month – a dedicated space and time for America to celebrate, reflect, and engage...
Robert PowersApr 27, 20213 minPerforming Arts Pathways: How College Theater Programs will Evaluate Your ApplicationDo your grades matter? How perfect should your auditions be? Will there be an interview? Here's how you'll be evaluated.
Robert PowersApr 1, 20214 minPerforming Arts Pathways: Applying and Auditioning for College Theater ProgramsLearn about everything that goes into a successful application and audition for college or conservatory theater programs.
larkyanMar 20, 20213 minWhat It’s Like to Be a College Student: Know Before You ApplyPreparing 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...
Robert PowersMar 7, 20213 minPerforming Arts Pathways: Choosing College or ConservatoryWant to study theater in college? Should you pursue a B.A. or B.F.A. degree? You have so many options.
larkyanFeb 21, 20216 minGuide for Teens: Finding a Summer InternshipAs a college consultant for high school students, Robert has seen how the right summer internship can make college applications sparkle....
Robert PowersJan 27, 20213 minPlanning for college when your teen has an IEP or 504 plan in high schoolStudents' 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.
Angela LinJan 14, 20215 minShould 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,...
Oomi PammitDec 30, 20204 min5 Signs You’d Love MITOomi 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,...
Oomi PammitDec 18, 20202 minPick 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...
Robert PowersDec 9, 20205 minNailing the “Timed Write” Assessment for Harvard-Westlake and Other Private SchoolsIf your teen is applying to private high schools or boarding schools, you may have noticed new application tasks on the portal that...
Robert PowersDec 2, 20203 minCould a UK school be right for your teen?Studying in the UK is an incredible, life-changing experience for the right kind of student.
Oomi PammitNov 10, 20202 minWelcome Oomi to College TorchHello hello! My name is Oomi Pammit, and I’m excited to be the new STEM Specialist at College Torch! Together with Angie, I’ll be...
Angela LinOct 14, 20202 minSpice up your cooking hobby — for fun and for college appsAmateur chef or expert baker? Here are some ways to scale up your hobby for the culinary arts.