Aditi KapadiaJun 172 min3 Things to Know About the Fall 2021 College Admissions CycleWith a school year that no one could have expected last September now drawing to a close, incoming high school seniors are left wondering...
Aditi KapadiaMay 13 minFive Ways to Pass Spare Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic Courtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/search/time%20/ With more than 124,000 public and private schools closed and more than 55.1 mil...
Aditi KapadiaApr 12 minThe Three Keys to Course SelectionCourtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-blur-books-close-up-261909/ Even though many school districts are turning to online...
Aditi KapadiaMar 13 minFive questions to consider when registering for SAT Subject Tests(Courtesy of Pexels) https://www.pexels.com/photo/scientific-calculator-ii-5775/ Standardized testing is an unavoidable part of applying ...
Aditi KapadiaFeb 12 minEight important (but uncommon) questions to ask on a campus tour (Courtesy of Pexels) Going on campus tours is one of the most crucial parts of deciding where to apply or even go to college if you have ...
Aditi KapadiaDec 20, 20192 minGrade Inflation and Its Impact on YouA recent study, by College Board and University of Georgia researchers, shows that high school grades have inflated over the years. The a...
Aditi KapadiaMay 14, 20192 minThe Decline of Writing Skills 1/2College admission officers want to see strong essays. Employers want strong writers as well. According to the National Association of Col...
Aditi KapadiaSep 13, 20182 minReports of the Death of Standardized Tests Have Been Greatly Exaggerated Part IIIn a previous blog we discussed why college admission policies such as test-optional are unlikely to affect whether or not you need to t...
Aditi KapadiaJun 5, 20181 minThe Real Estate Bubble and 2018 UC Applicants“What do these things have to do with anything?”, you are probably thinking. Well at the height of the real-estate bubble, the number of ...
Aditi KapadiaMay 26, 20182 minEight SAT/ACT Test Day Tips (Part 2/2)In Part 1 of this blog series, we looked at 4 tips for the day of your SAT/ACT test: preparing your backpack the night before, having a h...
Aditi KapadiaMay 15, 20182 minEight SAT/ACT Test Day Tips (Part 1/2)You’ve worked hard for the ACT or SAT; here are some tips for the day of the test that can help improve your score. Getting these points ...
Aditi KapadiaJul 18, 20172 minHow to Get Into Harvard 2/2In part 1 of this blog series, we looked at admission statistics and what Harvard has to offer. In this second part, we will discuss what...
Aditi KapadiaJun 5, 20172 minHow to Get Into Harvard 1/2Harvard is the oldest higher learning institute in the US, established in 1636. It is the creme-de-la-creme of U.S. universities, even am...
Aditi KapadiaMay 18, 20172 minHow to Get into MIT Part 2/2In Part 1 of this two part blog series, we looked at some key attributes of MIT and hard factors required for the admissions process. As ...
Aditi KapadiaOct 26, 20162 minHow to get into MIT Part 1/2Overview The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the top Engineering schools in the world. The 4,500 student body is split
Ivy ReviewJul 2, 20163 minCommon Mistakes in College SelectionIf you are a rising junior, you are probably choosing colleges this summer. Picking the right colleges is super important. It has a direc...
Ivy ReviewApr 1, 20163 min3 Application Changes for Rising SeniorsCollege applications are stressful enough. You have to pick majors or go undeclared, choose colleges (reach, match, and backup schools), ...
Ivy ReviewJan 12, 20162 minWhat do PSAT scores mean?The PSAT is a standardized test that the College Board offers through your child’s high school. Unlike the SAT, you don’t have to registe...
Ivy ReviewOct 19, 20152 minResults of Financial Engineering Fictitious EssayTwo weeks ago, we published a fictitious college essay. Thanks to all of you who graded the essay to gain experience in judging what cons...
Ivy ReviewSep 29, 20153 minGrade this Essay - Financial EngineeringYour task is to read this fictitious college entrance essay, and grade it on a scale of 1-10 on this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/...
