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Sep 14, 20237 min read
How This Bad College Essay Got Me Accepted To Dartmouth College
Okay, it's not terrible. But it's certainly not great. If you want to ensure your essay is a winner, you absolutely must read successful...


Sep 6, 20237 min read
How to Get Into Harvard in 2023: Complete Guide
In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the nuances of applying to Harvard in 2023, considering not only the essay but also...


Aug 14, 20235 min read
How to Write a College Admissions Essay After the Ban on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court's decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions has had a significant impact on the college admissions...

Jul 21, 20213 min read
Why Admissions Officers Don't Trust Chinese Applications
American admissions officers are under significant pressure to cut down on rampant cheating amongst applicants.

Nov 1, 20208 min read
8 Solutions for an ADHD Child - Learning Specialist Tutor in SF Valley & LA
Here is a small list of ways to start helping your ADHD student. They are strategies that have worked for me.


Oct 28, 20205 min read
Transferring into a UC University 2020-2021
A step by step guide for any transfer student applying to UCLA, or another UC university or college.


Sep 9, 20202 min read
"Pandemic Pods" for High School Writers!
Online learning is tricky, but in small groups, can be just as fun, targeted, and effective as in-person learning.


Jul 22, 20201 min read
Coronavirus / COVID19 is closing schools in Calabasas and Los Angeles. Does my child need a tutor?!
It is remarkable to see how COVID19 is affecting the education sector. Many schools are realizing that they are not prepared to take...

Jul 22, 202011 min read
How To Write A College Application Essay Like Ernest Hemingway
You will need several storytelling tools at your disposal. Tools that Ernest Hemingway will soon show you how to master...


Jul 22, 20205 min read
5 Tips To Writing The "Undeniable" College Essay (2020-2021)
Think of college as a dinner party... The "party planners" want people there who represent all sorts of interesting things--poets, scientist


Jul 22, 20202 min read
How Much Do SAT/ACT Scores REALLY Matter?
The Atlantic says SAT and ACT scores don't matter as much. But Forbes says that's the biggest lie in college admissions! So. Who's right?


Jul 22, 20202 min read
How NOT to get letters of Recommendation
As far as what universities are looking for, lets turn to documents released from Harvard's Admissions department during a recent lawsuit


Jul 22, 20202 min read
#1 Most Overlooked Idea For College App Excurriculars
... Anyone can take a class, but when a college sees you're already doing the activity you plan to study at university, they know your ...
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