Writing your college essays can be either a drudge or a wonderful time of self-reflection and creativity. Understanding what colleges are looking for is the key to your selection of topics, and the way to figure that out is two-fold …
Over the past few years, many colleges and universities have received huge increases in their volume of first-time, first-year applications. There has also been a sharp rise in the number of students choosing to apply early. As a result of …
Many students have probably been impressed with the fancy mailings they’ve been receiving notifying them that “You’ve been nominated” or “Congratulations, you’ve been identified as a strong candidate for our selective summer program.” Hopefully, your scam antenna is up. You …
During our August Eaton Trail Clean-up Hike, volunteers enjoyed the beautiful scenery while beautifying the trail for all hikers. One aspect that surprised volunteers was the countless “thank yous” received from visitors! Our September Dolls of Hope Bear Making was …
Many college applications include a supplementary essay that asks applicants why they are applying to that institution. Although it may be a shorter piece, this essay can be as important as the long application essay. Admission officers at some schools …
Early Decision is a binding admissions decision plan. In exchange for receiving an earlier admissions decision, students applying ED agree that, if they’re admitted, they’ll attend that college and withdraw all of their other college applications. Typically, Early Decision plans …
You want your essay to be the one that is passed around the admissions office…. or not. It’s a little bit like the difference between being famous and infamous. We all know that a sincere, well written essay that provides …
Looking to attend a highly selective university? You’ll need to make good choices when selecting your classes, beginning as early as eighth grade. Middle school students may have the option of taking their first year of a foreign language and/or …
Happy New Year! Our Mavin Learning Resources Volunteers helped decorate this beautiful float for China Airlines 中華航空 which won the International Award for most Outstanding Float at the Rose Parade 2018! A special thank you to Artistic Entertainment Services for …
There are many issues to consider when determining college fit. Do you want to go to a large school or a smaller one? Does the east coast seem more like home, or do you long to live in California? All …