Academic Interest, Major, Concentration, Area of Study…these are the buzzwords every college applicant quickly becomes familiar with. While different colleges use different phrasings, they all boil down… Read more “Major Choice: Passion vs. Strategy”
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College Information: Yale
There is one word that describes the culture of all Yalies: Tradition. Yale is best known for it’s academic rigor and cultivation of a college residential life that connects all attendees across generations and time zones.
Making the Most of Your Summer: Internships
One of the best ways to make your summer activities meaningful is to secure an internship.
Today, we cover the two main categories of internships, when to start looking, and how to express your interest in obtaining a position as a high school student.
The Waitlist
It’s common to feel disappointed when you don’t receive a resounding YES from the school at which you’d hoped to spend the next four years, but don’t lose hope yet!
When it comes to being waitlisted, however, there are a few steps you should take.
Supplemental Materials
We cover who should submit supplements, how to determine if a supplement is worthy of submission, how the submission process works, and more!
College Interviews[Part 2] – Interview questions & preparation of interview
It might just help you to prepare for a part of the college admissions process that often stymies students and parents: the college interview!!
We cover the basics of college interviews, including who should do them, tips for preparing, and how to overcome the “interview jitters.”
College Interviews[Part 1] – Types of interviews & Importance of interview
It might just help you to prepare for a part of the college admissions process that often stymies students and parents: the college interview.
We cover the basics of college interviews, including who should do them, tips for preparing, and how to overcome the “interview jitters.”
College prep – Letters of recommendation [Part 2]
In part 2 of our discussion on letters of recommendation, we cover the key elements of teacher relationship-building!
College prep – Letters of recommendation [Part 1]
Here, we take a deep dive into the letters of recommendation — what they are, how to obtain them and from whom, and when to start.
The High School Resume: Perfecting Your Sales Pitch
Your resume is a great chance to showcase your accomplishments over the past four years. In this post, we’re going to cover a few tips for creating a resume that is professional, easy to read, and highlights the most important information about you.