The Ultimate College Choice Checklist for Rising Seniors (and Parents!)
Choosing a college is a HUGE decision. It’s about academics, fit, and your future. To help you navigate this exciting (and sometimes stressful!) process, we’ve created a checklist of key factors to consider: AcademicsPrograms: This is all about finding your passion! Research majors and minors offered by each school. Consider if they’re hands-on or more […]
Cracking the College Visit Code: Your Guide to a Successful Tour
College visits are a crucial part of choosing the right school for you. But beyond the official tours, how do you get a real feel for the campus? This guide gives you the inside scoop on maximizing your visit experience. Explore Beyond the Tour: Don’t just follow the script! While official tours showcase the best […]
What to know about the digital SAT
In December 2023, the pen-and-paper version of the test took its final bow, ushering in a new era of computerized testing. Whether you’re a senior stressing about college applications or a curious underclassman, here’s what you need to know about the digital SAT: Familiar Ground, New Format While the format has changed, some core elements […]
GRE vs. GMAT – Which one’s right for me?
So, you’re setting your sights on graduate school! But wait, there’s a hurdle to jump first: the standardized test. Depending on your program, you might be facing either the GRE or the GMAT. But which one is the right beast to tackle? Fear not, intrepid student, for this guide will equip you to choose the […]
Affirmative Action is Gone – What does that mean for international students?
In June 2023, the US Supreme Court made a landmark decision impacting college admissions. The court ruled that universities can no longer consider race as a factor, effectively ending affirmative action in higher education. While affirmative action originally aimed to address historical inequalities by giving opportunities to underrepresented groups in the US (people of color, […]
Challen
Challen, our Chief Essay Editor, graduated from Bates College in 2007 with a degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant at Harvard University before going back to Guatemala to pursue his passion for conservation (and continue caring for his collection of 3000+ orchids!). In 2023, […]
Chris
Chris graduated from the University of Michigan in 2021 with degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. He currently works as a Software Engineer at Uber. Before graduating, he interned at Uber and conducted computer science research at his university, working on human-computer interaction and distributed systems. He was also a Teaching Assistant for a Machine […]
Carol
Carol was born in Foshan, China and won a scholarship to finish high school in Singapore when she was 15. She graduated from NYU in 2021 with degrees in Math & Computer Science, and during her time in college she worked as the only undergraduate Research Assistant in a team aiming to develop a dyslexia […]
Ricky
Ricky graduated from Georgia Tech in 2020 with a degree in Computer Science. As a final project in college, he created an app that detects how often people glance at their cellphones while driving and alerts them if they’re taking their eyes off the road too much. He currently works as an Analyst at Goldman […]