Thoughts after my recent visit to Georgia Tech, a public research university in Atlanta known for its emphasis on STEM fields.
Swami’s First-Hand Look: Georgia Tech
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August
WEBINAR: Choose Your Major WISELY AND Craft a Compelling “Why Major” Essay
LifeLaunchr’s insightful webinar to help choose your major and create a compelling “Why Major” essay for college applications.
Webinar: Learn to Write Engaging College Application Essays!
Join our exclusive webinar and master the art of crafting compelling college application essays that set you apart!
Think College Costs Are Going Up? You May be Wrong
Discover the surprising truth about college costs: contrary to popular belief, they have been on a downward trend in recent years.
Your Guide to College and Outside Scholarships: Webinar
This webinar will walk you through how you can find out and apply for merit scholarships.
Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities
Explaining a student’s extracurricular activities is an integral part of the holistic admissions process at U.S. universities. Here’s what you need to know.
Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List
To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.
How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning
Last spring taught us some lessons about thriving with remote learning. Here are keys to success with online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Writing About COVID-19 in Your College Admission Essay
For students applying to college using the CommonApp, there are several different places where students and counselors can address the pandemic’s impact, and those different sections have differing goals.
Keys to a Great College Admission Essay
This time of year, many students are working on college admission essays. A great essay can help you be selected over others with similar scores and grades.
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Free Webinar: Filling Out the UC Application
This free webinar will walk students and families through the entire UC application section by section, so you know how to fill it out.
FREE WEBINAR: Filling Out the New CommonApp: What Families Need to Know for 2025–26
In this essential webinar, we’ll walk families through the new CommonApp interface and show you how to fill it out.
Webinar: College Admissions 2025: What the Changes Mean for You
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Webinar: 5 Expert Strategies to Stand Out In College Admissions
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Webinar: Pathway to Publication: Elevate Your College Applications with Research
This webinar explains designed to guide highly qualified students through the rigorous process of academic research.
Your Guide to Filling out the CSS/Profile: Webinar
The CSS/Profile is used to determine eligibility for aid. Learn how to fill out the CSS/Profile to maximize your aid opportunities.