10 Books with Black Protagonists for Middle Schoolers
Written by Angela Lin | Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Books are one great way to learn about Black history and the Black experience. From fiction to nonfiction, graphic novel to autobiography, here are 10 books suitable for middle schoolers to read. Some were my personal favorites growing up. I hope you can find a story (or […]
5 Tips for Writing Stellar UC Essays
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 The University of California’s Personal Insight Questions — I just call them “UC essays” — require a different approach than the Common App Personal Statement. It’s not just because they’re shorter (UC essays are 350 words each) and it’s not just because there are more of them (students choose four of eight […]
What Has Changed in College Admissions During the Pandemic, and What Hasn’t
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 The coronavirus pandemic has upended life for pretty much everyone on the planet. For high school students, college admission is still on their minds. Read on to see what’s changed and what hasn’t changed in the world of college admissions. 5 Things That Have Changed During the Pandemic: 5 Things That Have […]
Is Stanford right for you?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 A private research university in California’s Bay Area, Stanford University is home to 6,994 undergraduate students. It is ranked by US News as one of the 6th best national universities in 2020, tying with the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. An interesting fact: Stanford does not have an official […]
Top Tips for a Winning College Essay
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Ahh, the big essay. Or I should say essays, as you have the common application essay, which is sent to all the schools to which you apply, as well as any supplement essay questions that specific schools may require. If you’re in California, you probably also have the UC Personal Insight Questions […]
How to Take Full Advantage of Your College Experience
Updated: Feb 18, 2023 This article was originally written and published by Rose Wong in 2020. College is not unlike summer camp in that there is so much to do and even more people to meet, but instead of being packed into three weeks, it’s four years. You may be so busy on a day-to-day basis […]
You Got Into College—Now What?
Updated: Feb 19, 2023 This article was originally written and published by Rose Wong in 2020. Hey—CONGRATULATIONS!!! You should be very proud of yourself. This marks a major milestone in your life and the culmination of all your hard work and learning, especially in the past four years. Whether or not you are attending your “dream […]
Ten Books to Read Before College
This article was originally written and published by Rose Wong in 2020. Books have a way of transporting you from your hometown to the other side of the planet, teaching lessons and sharing with you emotions that you may not experience otherwise. College, in its full potential, will challenge you personally and academically, and one […]
College Interviews: Do’s and Don’ts
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 This article was originally written and published by Rose Wong in 2020. In the college application process, the interview allows schools to get to know you through an actual human being who has a connection with the university. The interviewer is typically part of the alumni; if you get the rare opportunity […]
Is Duke right for you?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 This article was originally written and published by Rose Wong in 2020. A private research university in Durham, North Carolina, Duke provides 6,526 undergraduate students a college experience filled with academic rigor, basketball madness and stellar pre-professional opportunities. After three years on this beautiful campus, I can both sing my love for […]