Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student
Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student Putting how much I enjoyed my Stanford experience into words is hardly possible. I was THAT Stanford student who expressed my love of Stanford to every single person I met. Stanford is known for its absurdly low acceptance rate (4.8%!), and academically challenging environment. But it is so […]
8 Good Habits for High School Students
8 Good Habits for High School Students By the time you enter high school you have developed lots of habits: some good, some bad, and some ugly. Your high school years are the perfect time to specifically cultivate a new routine that will help you on your way to getting into your dream colleges. The […]
How to Get Into UPenn
How to Get into UPenn Whether it’s been your dream school for as long as you remember, or you’re considering it when working on your college list and looking through the Ivies, you might be drawn to the University of Pennsylvania. If you’re wondering how to get into UPenn, you’re not alone – UPenn received […]
Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter?
Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter? If you’re excited about applying to a particular college, you’ve probably told your family and friends all about it. Sometimes, however, only telling the people you’re close to isn’t enough. Throughout your application process, many colleges also want to know whether you really want to attend […]
The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders
The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders Everyone knows that college is expensive. Thankfully, there are many different scholarships to help students and their families with the heavy cost. You might think it’s something to worry about later, but you don’t have to wait until senior year to secure some of this money. Plus, winning one […]
Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide
Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide Even before you started applying to college, you were probably aware that standardized testing is an important part of the application process. You’ve at least heard of the SAT. As your turn to apply to college approaches and you’re looking through requirements at different schools, you’ll come […]
Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College
Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Taking a gap year after high school can be a great opportunity for you to focus on self-discovery, gain work experience, save money, travel, volunteer, and more. 30,000-40,000 students take gap years before college every year, and 90% of students who take structured gap years […]
Test Optional Colleges: Everything You Need to Know
Test Optional Colleges: Everything You Need to Know If you’re not a good test taker, or just are not happy with your SAT or ACT scores, your guidance counselor might suggest that you consider applying to a few test optional colleges. This could throw you off – on top of everything you already have to […]
Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind
Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind When I worked in admissions at Harvard and NYU law, prospective students often asked me if they should take a gap year before law school during open office hours and recruitment events. I couldn’t always answer their questions elaborately because the answer isn’t […]
Why You Should Get to Know Your High School College Counselor
Why You Should Get to Know Your High School College Counselor Though they can go by a host of different names – guidance counselors, college advisors, high school college counselors – odds are, your high school is equipped with at least one of them who will be there to help you when the time comes […]