The College Torch Blog

Mar 1, 20203 min read

杜克適合你或你的孩子嗎？

杜克大学是北卡州的一所私立研究型大学，为6,526名学生提供大学的特别学习经历，其中包括世界之名的教授，出色的职业前培训机会和疯狂的篮球赛。

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Feb 22, 20203 min read

Is Duke right for you?

After three years on this beautiful campus, I both sing my love for this school and feel critical of certain aspects of it.

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Feb 15, 20203 min read

How to Find the Right College for *You*

"College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won." *eye roll*

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Apr 1, 20194 min read

Which Volunteering Activity Reads Better on a College Application?

Here’s a question that has a right answer: Which volunteering activity reads better on a college application? Weeding and mulching a...

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Mar 17, 20195 min read

Tips for Snagging a Winning Teacher Recommendation

[This blog entry was originally published in The South Pasadenan on 2/27/2019.] As a former full-time public school teacher, I’m going to...

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Feb 5, 20193 min read

HPU Junior Hannah Le Makes Functional Art from Tree Bark

#studentspotlight On a Friday afternoon, you can find High Point University junior Hannah Le in the Tech Lab, using natural materials...

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Jan 17, 20192 min read

When's the best time to start working with a college consultant?

My College Torch programs begin as early as 9th grade, but if you're a high school student feeling application anxiety, a great time to star

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Dec 22, 20182 min read

Holy Cow! Her MIT EA Acceptance ... And How She Did It.

Oomi (pronounced oh-me) is a hardworking high school senior in Los Angeles with big goals in engineering -- and she just get her Early...

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Aug 23, 20181 min read

You Must Do This at a Research University!

A really important consideration if you’re applying to a national university is going to be the opportunities they have for you to...

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