The Internship: Work Experience for High-Schoolers
High school internships can be one of the most valuable experiences a student has before college. At a time when many teenagers are still figuring out what they enjoy, what they are good at, and what they want for their future, internships offer something rare: real-world exposure. They move students beyond theory and into action. […]
To Uni, with Love – Mastering the Why University Essay
What’s a ‘Why X University’ essay, if not an opportunity for you to declare your all-consuming love for a given school? Now, the trick is to not be “hide a ring in the cake” cheesy while you do that. Be a bit old-fashioned instead! You’re writing a love letter, what does your subject want you […]
How to Make Sure you get Stellar Letters of Recommendations
A Letter of Recommendation (LOR), typically 400-500 words in length, is a document that speaks to your skills and attests to your ability to succeed at a given program. LORs are useful as they may (1) corroborate the claims you’ve made in your supplemental essays, (2) present aspects of your personality that aren’t illustrated elsewhere, […]