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Performing Arts Pathways: Applying and Auditioning for College Theater Programs

Mar 31, 20213 min read

Performing Arts Pathways: Applying and Auditioning for College Theater Programs

Learn about everything that goes into a successful application and audition for college or conservatory theater programs.

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What It’s Like to Be a College Student: Know Before You Apply

Robert Powers

Mar 19, 20213 min read

What It’s Like to Be a College Student: Know Before You Apply

Preparing for college can be hard when you don’t know what it’s like to be a college student in the first place. Here are our thoughts.

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Performing Arts Pathways: Choosing College or Conservatory

Robert Powers

Mar 7, 20213 min read

Performing Arts Pathways: Choosing College or Conservatory

Want to study theater in college? Should you pursue a B.A. or B.F.A. degree? You have so many options.

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Guide for Teens: Finding a Summer Internship

larkyan

Feb 21, 20216 min read

Guide for Teens: Finding a Summer Internship

As a college consultant for high school students, Robert has seen how the right summer internship can make college applications sparkle....

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Planning for college when your teen has an IEP or 504 plan in high school

Robert Powers

Jan 27, 20213 min read

Planning for college when your teen has an IEP or 504 plan in high school

Students' IEP and 504 plans don't carry over to college, so they need to ensure their future college will give them the support they need.

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Robert Powers

Jan 14, 20215 min read

Should you major in philosophy?

If you major in philosophy in college, you'll learn and practice the art of thinking, and writing about your thinking.

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Oomi Pammit

Dec 29, 20204 min read

5 Signs You’d Love MIT

Oomi Pammit is in MIT's Class of 2023. Do you love to write, sing, dance, read, play video games, crochet, fold paper, think about art,...

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Oomi Pammit

Dec 17, 20202 min read

Pick up a Hobby This Winter Break!

“Choose your activities because they delight, intrigue, and challenge you, not because you think they’ll look impressive on your...

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Nailing the “Timed Write” Assessment for Harvard-Westlake and Other Private Schools

Robert Powers

Dec 9, 20205 min read

Nailing the “Timed Write” Assessment for Harvard-Westlake and Other Private Schools

If your teen is applying to private high schools or boarding schools, you may have noticed new application tasks on the portal that...

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Could a UK school be right for your teen?

Robert Powers

Dec 2, 20203 min read

Could a UK school be right for your teen?

Studying in the UK is an incredible, life-changing experience for the right kind of student.

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Spice up your cooking hobby — for fun and for college apps

Robert Powers

Oct 14, 20202 min read

Spice up your cooking hobby — for fun and for college apps

Amateur chef or expert baker? Here are some ways to scale up your hobby for the culinary arts.

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College Essay Series: Writing the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)

Robert Powers

Sep 16, 20201 min read

College Essay Series: Writing the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)

Choose which of the 8 UC Essay prompts you want to learn more about.

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How to ace your (virtual) college application interview

Angela Lin

Sep 8, 20203 min read

How to ace your (virtual) college application interview

There are some things you should know about the virtual interview before starting.

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College Essay Series: Writing the Outstanding Characteristic Essay (UC Prompt #8)

Robert Powers

Sep 1, 20204 min read

College Essay Series: Writing the Outstanding Characteristic Essay (UC Prompt #8)

Learn how to approach the final essay prompt from the UC Application.

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Angela Lin

Aug 25, 20204 min read

Should you major in public health?

Deciding what you want to study in college can be tough.

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College Essay Series: Writing the Community Improvement Essay (UC Prompt #7)

Robert Powers

Aug 18, 20205 min read

College Essay Series: Writing the Community Improvement Essay (UC Prompt #7)

As you show yourself contributing more and more, you'll also show your community improving.

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Which type of engineering is right for you?

Angela Lin

Aug 12, 20203 min read

Which type of engineering is right for you?

You’re already interested in engineering. The question now is: what type of engineering should you study?

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Angela Lin

Aug 5, 20204 min read

Should you major in political science?

Deciding what you want to study in college can be tough.

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College Essay Series: Writing the Academic Interest Essay (UC Prompt #6)

Robert Powers

Aug 4, 20204 min read

College Essay Series: Writing the Academic Interest Essay (UC Prompt #6)

Show colleges how you engage with your academic passions.

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What computer should you get for online school?

Angela Lin

Jul 29, 20203 min read

What computer should you get for online school?

Best devices for online learning? Here are some of our picks.

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