The Personal Statement
What is a Personal statement? At its core, your essay is a story – a story about you. Your story, told in your own voice and in your own words,…
College Visits: What to do Before, During, and After
5 things to do BEFORE you visit Research the school and major optionsCheck to see if the school is doing an on-campus interviewContact coaches, departments, professors or current students to…
Summer Job Ideas- Now Hiring
Now Hiring Aerie Brand Ambassador: San Mateo Chipotle: San Carlos CVS San Carlos: San Carlos Dominoes Crew Member: Redwood City Galileo Summer Intern: Bay Area Legarza Sports Camp: Bay Area…
Planning for a Fun and Meaningful Summer
We know it seems early to think about summer, but now is the time to get excited about ways you can explore your interests and apply to programs. Many applications…
REFLECTIONS on 2021: What we learned about students and college admissions
When 2021 came to a close, we took some time to have some deep discussion and crunch some numbers to see what information we can glean from the unprecedented 2021…
Considering Majoring in Pre-Med or Going to Medical School?
Jenny Dumas talks with 3 students in medical school and residency to gain insight into what it means to be pre-med in college. To view the presentation, click here. These…
URGENT TESTING UPDATES
If you are waiting to take a test, please make sure to check your email regularly for information from the College Board and ACT. The ACT has just announced they…
The Three I’s—and Finding a Certain Purpose in an Uncertain Time
What Colleges Want and Advice for High School Students and their Families When people come into my office to learn about the college process they often ask, “What do colleges…
Learn.Create.Explore.Grow
We know these are trying times and we want you to know that we are here for you. Investigating your interests and learning something new (outside of class) can help…