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How to make your club great (Part II)
How to make your club great (Part II) Last month we gave you five tips for making your club the best at your school. Here are several more pieces of advice to help you plan your club’s success. 6. Great clubs take themselves seriously. This is especially important if your club is one that enters […]
How to make your club great (Part I)
Every high school has them: one or two clubs that everyone wants to be a part of. They have the most fun meetings, go on the most fun trips, seem to be a tight-knit group, and everyone wishes they could join. Creating one takes a lot of work but is well-worth the effort. The process […]
Building a business theme for your college application
Do you dream of owning your own company? Are you interested in commerce, trade, or sales? Are you a born leader? Perhaps you should consider a career in business. Business schools can be highly competitive, so if you want your application to stand out, then you should definitely consider a business theme. 1. Academics To […]
How to create an IT theme for your college application
How to Create an IT Theme for Your College Application If you are considering a career in computers or technology, then why not tailor your application to reflect just that? College admissions officers are searching for demonstrated interest to a given topic, so give them what they want! Remember the 5 areas to cover when […]
Set your own trend and create your own club
Set your own trend and create your own club If you check out the “Clubs and Activities” bulletin board at your standard American high schools, you will likely see the same offerings: math club, science club, newspaper, yearbook… more of the same. While you stand there in front of the bulletin board, bored with your […]
Dead weight: Seven extracurricular activities that aren’t as great as they tell you
Dead weight: Seven extracurricular activities that aren’t as great as they tell you As we have mentioned a number of times in our articles, choosing extracurricular activities that fit into your overall theme is a critical exercise. However, it seems to be a popular misconception that some extracurricular activities are all-purpose, classic, or good for all […]
The importance of picking a theme
If you haven’t read our Theme article on the main page, then you might be headed down the dreaded path of the “well-rounded” student application. You are probably aware of how this looks: high grades, high test scores, varied extra-curricular activities both academic and physical, and perhaps some community service for good measure. But did […]
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Our Success Stories
Karen’s Success Story
When we start working with a student we don’t just sit down with them for an hour, develop a theme and then wham! they get into the school of their choice…
John’s Success Story
John had aspirations of majoring in business and eventually attending a business graduate program, but his high school was lacking in opportunities for future business students…
Zach’s Success Story
Zach came to us after hearing about our service from a former student. He and his mom were nervous that Zach wasn’t on the right track with his applications. As soon as we met, Zach …
Debbie’s Success Story
Debbie was a top math student at her school. She had done consistently well on her AMCs and had qualified for AIME three years in a row. She was the Captain of her math team and …