How Do I Handle Difficult College Essay Topics?

Wondering how to handle delicate or difficult college essay topics? You’re not alone. Deciding how to approach college essay topics like politics and mental health can be a challenge.
Essay Scoop: How to Answer University of Washington Essays

The University of Washington application evaluates student candidates holistically, emphasizing more than grades and scores. That means that the essays you submit are absolutely critical! Your writing needs to effectively tell your story to reviewers and convince them that you should be at their school.
Let’s take a look at the prompts you’re working with to make sure your essays hit the right note.
Boost Your Test Scores with 3 Easy Fixes

If you’re down to the wire and looking for some quick and dirty tips for how to boost your test scores quickly, here are three easy fixes to improve your results.
Essay Scoop: How to Answer CalTech Essays

Want to know how to crack the CalTech essays and present your best self to the admissions committee? In this post, we’ll go through each prompt.
Debrief: Official WSJ 2020 College Rankings Published

The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education recently published their joint 2020 list of Top US Colleges. Curious who made the cut? Want to know what all this data means? The WSJ puts their article behind a subscription paywall for now, but if you want to read the full list you can find the same rankings published on the Times website. We’ll explain what to do with it.
How to Get a College Acceptance Fast

Plenty of students may be relieved to know: if you’re looking to end the wait and get a college acceptance fast, consider this alternative!
Ask Me Anything: How I Cracked BS/MD Admissions

Earning a spot in a medical school while in high school? Learn from our counselor Rohith K. what his experience with BS/MD admissions was like.
Learn from our counselor Rohith K. what his experience was like.
How Effective Are Your Study Habits?

Study Habits It’s the start of a new school year, and the perfect time to start building good and effective study habits that will serve you all year long. Ready to evaluate your study skills? Test yourself and see where you can improve!
How to Make the Perfect Four-Year Plan for You

It’s officially August, and that means high school starts again in a matter of weeks. Before you let an overwhelming feeling of dread wash over you, just take a deep breath. With a little planning and foresight, your high school years can be both rewarding and fun…I promise. It’s time to figure out your perfect four-year plan!