If you are in your junior year of high school, this spring is the ideal time to be visiting colleges. A sophomore needs to be thinking about which schools to visit next year. Here are a couple of tips to help you nail the college visitation experience, so you can make good decisions when application […]
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This month, we’ve covered tips to help you avoid student burnout and indicators that you may be experiencing academic burnout. Today, we want to wrap up this series of articles by giving you a few ways to recover from student burnout if you are currently experiencing it. Don’t ignore it – The number one thing
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by Amanda Yen, Student Writer The UC application is making waves as it adopts a standardized test-optional policy. Going test-optional, however, means that UC app readers will focus more on personal insight questions as they evaluate prospective students. Below, you’ll find some quick tips for tackling the writing section of the UC app. Skip the
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by Amanda Yen, Student Writer The Common App essay is one of the longest and most broad essays you’ll write as you apply to college. How can you make yours stand out? Here are some simple tips for kick-starting your Common App essay creatively. Don’t write about COVID. The pandemic is a traumatic experience, but
by Amanda Yen, Student Writer Most people find their roommates either through social media pages or mutual friends. If you’re looking for a roommate through one of these avenues, here are some things to keep in mind as you conduct your search: Look for someone you can live with. This one seems obvious, but you’d
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by Amanda Yen, Student Writer No 8 a.m. classes. Let me be clear: Do not take any classes before 9:30 a.m. unless absolutely necessary. You might have gone to high school every day at 8 a.m., but you should never do this in college. You’re going to be on a later schedule, and it’s going
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer LETTERS OF REC 101 Which teachers do I ask? Above all, your recommenders should be reliable, teachers you can trust to write well about you. They should be teachers from your junior or sophomore year –– bonus points if you’ve had them for multiple classes, since you spent more
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT TO MAJOR IN? Getting Off the Ground Start with what you’re interested in. You’ll excel in areas that excite you, and that tends to show through in the work you complete. Take research. If you’re passionate about what you’re researching, it feels less like work.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is more distance learning available now than ever before. However, this poses a challenge for some students who find it difficult to focus outside of the classroom environment. Here are a few tips to help you have the best experience, even if you can’t take your classes in person
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer College is both school and home, so it’s really important to find a place you really vibe with. Here are a few things to think about as you start compiling your college list. Think beyond academics. You’ll have a lot more free time in college, so pay attention to
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