Essay Scoop: How to Write Stanford Essays

Your essay needs to show the qualities about you. Let’s discuss how to write Stanford essays that will boost your chances of admission.
Study Skills To Help You Ace This School Year

The study skills we develop in high school influence how we will study and work for the rest of our lives. That’s why it’s important to make sure you study smart!
Understanding Cornell’s New Technology Campus

It is easy to see why they made this move for Cornell’s new technology campus. Let’s take a closer look.
College Application Platforms

Incoming seniors should be aware of these four different types of online college application platforms. Let’s take a quick tour.
College Level Classes to Take Outside of School

What do you have to do if your high school does not offer the AP classes you really want to take? Let’s talk about how you can take college level classes.
Top Computer Science Programs for Women

Career opportunities for computer scientists are continuing to thrive. In fact, it’s predicted that employment will grow by 11% by 2024. This is faster than the average job growth across all industries. But despite this surge in opportunities, women are still highly underrepresented in the computer science industry.
Showcase Leadership in College Applications

But what do admissions officers really want to see? How can a student translate leadership in college applications?
Book Club: Reads for the Well-Rounded Student

Becoming well-read introduces innumerate opportunities. With that in mind, this installment in our Book Club series lists out reads for the well-rounded student.
Tips from Columbia University Admissions Officer

In this post, we asked a former Columbia University admissions officer for some helpful college advice for high school students.