How to Write an Impressive High School Resume
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A section-by-section guide to creating a stand-out high school resume, plus a personalized resume template
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110 Interesting Persuasive Speech Topics to Impress Your Audience
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Learn how to give an impressive persuasive speech and explore our comprehensive list of persuasive speech ideas
Read More100+ Debate Topics & How to Win Any Debate
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Choose from over 100 interesting debate topics and learn strategies to win any debate
Read MoreClass Rank: Is it Better to Go to a Competitive High School?
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Should your child attend an “easy” high school? Learn everything you need to know about class rank, including how it affects your college admissions odds
Read MoreHow to Show Demonstrated Interest to Colleges
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How Your Student Can Build Connections at Top Colleges—Even If You Haven’t Donated Millions
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to College Visits
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Everything you need to plan your college visit, including good questions to ask colleges and what to wear
Read MoreHow to Succeed in College: The Best Strategies
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Learn strategies to transition from high school to college and position yourself for college success
Read MoreAsian American Discrimination in College Admissions: Myths, Facts, and Strategies
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Does being Asian affect your child’s chances of acceptance to their top-choice college?
Read MoreShould I Apply to College as an Undecided Major?
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Is it better to apply undecided or with a major? Learn the pros and cons
Read MoreShould You Take a Gap Year After College?
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Gap year pros and cons for students graduating from college
Read MoreDon’t Know What to Do After College? A Practical Guide to Help You Decide
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8 options for students without post graduation plans
Read MoreIB vs AP: Which one is better for college admissions?
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Learn the key differences between AP and IB classes, and what looks best on college applications
Read MoreHow to Write Amazing Ivy League Essays (Examples Included)
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Learn what Ivy League schools are looking for in admissions essays
Read MoreHow to Find Internships for High School Students
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Everything you need to know about high school internships, including how to cold email for an internship
Read MoreThe College Admissions Puzzle: How the 8 Main Pieces Fit Together and Affect Which Schools Your Child Gets Into
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This article is also featured on The Huffington Post.
To help you better understand the college application evaluation process, I have highlighted the 8 primary elements of most college applications, including what they represent to admissions committees, and what they don’t.
Carefully considering what story will be told through the various pieces of your child’s college application will help your family make more informed decisions when it comes to your child’s academics and extracurricular pursuits. Collectively, better decisions will improve your child’s admissions odds at his or her top-choice schools.
Read MoreThe Costco Essay: What Makes It So Good?
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Learn exactly why the Costco essay was so impressive to Ivy League admissions officers and how to select your own unique essay topic
How To Choose A College That’s Right For You
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Ignore the hype around college rankings and make an informed decision
Read MoreHow to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation for College (Sample Included)
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Whom, when, and how to ask for college recommendation letters that can help your child get into their dream school
Read More[Video] The myth of the ‘perfect’ application: How to turn weaknesses into strengths
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My interview w/ Dr. Maggie Wray
Read More[Video] What SAT or ACT score do you need to get into an Ivy League school?
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