Which Volunteering Activity Reads Better on a College Application?
Here’s a question that has a right answer: Which volunteering activity reads better on a college application? Weeding and mulching a...
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Robert Powers
Mar 17, 20195 min read
Tips for Snagging a Winning Teacher Recommendation
[This blog entry was originally published in The South Pasadenan on 2/27/2019.] As a former full-time public school teacher, I’m going to...
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Robert Powers
Feb 5, 20193 min read
HPU Junior Hannah Le Makes Functional Art from Tree Bark
#studentspotlight On a Friday afternoon, you can find High Point University junior Hannah Le in the Tech Lab, using natural materials...
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Robert Powers
Jan 17, 20192 min read
When's the best time to start working with a college consultant?
My College Torch programs begin as early as 9th grade, but if you're a high school student feeling application anxiety, a great time to star
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Robert Powers
Dec 22, 20182 min read
Holy Cow! Her MIT EA Acceptance ... And How She Did It.
Oomi (pronounced oh-me) is a hardworking high school senior in Los Angeles with big goals in engineering -- and she just get her Early...
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Robert Powers
Aug 23, 20181 min read
You Must Do This at a Research University!
A really important consideration if you’re applying to a national university is going to be the opportunities they have for you to...
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