For high school seniors, the fall semester heralds not just the thrill of a final year but also the challenge of college application essays. Beyond the standard personal statement, many institutions pose unique supplemental essay prompts. Ranging from short 30-word answ…
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ChatGPT’s College Admissions Essay Made these 5 Common Mistakes
ChatGPT made 5 big mistakes. As we increasingly rely on technology to streamline many aspects of our lives, it’s important to remember that a machine can’t replace the human touch when it comes to crafting a unique, engaging, and meaningful personal statement.
5 Phrases To Start Your Personal Essay that Will Impress Ivy League Admissions Officers
rafting a dynamic and engaging essay can give students dimension beyond their test scores and GPAs and enable them to distinguish themselves from thousands of other applicants in the admissions process. All of this begins with a compelling starting phrase.
Understanding this Moment in Higher Education: Christopher Rim’s Most-Read Forbes Pieces
Originally published on Linkedin. The landscape of higher education has undergone seismic shifts in the last three years. The impact of a global pandemic, national economic instability, historic Supreme Court rulings, and advances in AI technologies have brought about...
Town and Country Shows That Parents Are Torn on Legacy Admissions—But the Ivy League Won’t Retire the Practice Anytime Soon
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s historic decision to end race-conscious admissions at U.S. colleges and universities, another admissions policy has quickly emerged as a target for reform—legacy admissions. In a rare instance of accord, both Justice Sotomayor and …
Your July Resource Roundup
Get ahead of the game this summer and set yourself up for success in the coming school year! We’ve curated an awesome list of resources just for you, addressing the topics that matter most during your summer break.
Strategies to Start the Year: Our Top Tips for Every Year of High School
Freshman? Introduce yourself, stay organized, and study diligently. Sophomore? Prioritize grades, consider PSAT/SAT, and explore colleges. Junior? Focus on grades, complete standardized tests, and start building your college list. Seniors? Begin college applications ear…
How to Leverage Your Summer Internship for Your Ivy League Applications
In the competitive world of Ivy League admissions, internships allow students to demonstrate to admissions officers that they have gained professional acumen and experience in their field of interest, acquiring real-world skills and proficiencies that they will carry in…
Our Three Favorite TedTalks For Seeing the Bigger Picture When You’re Stressed About School
The pressure many students feel to achieve academically often results in stress and anxiety. Anxiety is best addressed by trained professionals, and there are plenty of online and in-person resources for therapy that students and parents can utilize.
Seven Lessons Students Can Learn From This Year’s Commencement Addresses
Commencement is a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and personal growth. Each year, colleges and universities invite esteemed leaders in business, technology, entertainment, and politics to deliver addresses to their graduati…








