The Importance of High School Research

The Importance of High School Research

What is academic research for high school students? As college admissions processes become significantly more competitive, quality academic research completed in high school is increasingly sought after. The perception is that academic research is usually conducted in...
Developing Extracurriculars: A Long Term Perspective

Developing Extracurriculars: A Long Term Perspective

Your extracurricular profile plays a vital role in your overall college application. It demonstrates to admissions officers who you are as an individual outside of your regulated school environment. A key purpose of your extracurriculars should be to build a bridge...
A New Year and a Fresh Start

A New Year and a Fresh Start

I hope you had a pleasant winter holiday break and are well-rested. For most students, the new year is the start of a new school term, which makes it a great time for a fresh start and to take inventory of your accomplishments last term.   What were the most...
Apply Ivy Visits Lehigh University

Apply Ivy Visits Lehigh University

  Lehigh University is not for the faint of heart – it’s built on a hill, so you will definitely get exercise walking around campus, and it also emphasizes an active, hands-on education that challenges students.     Lehigh has a strong engineering...