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A Book List for Improving Your College Essay

It doesn’t matter if you listen to these books or if you read them physically. What matters is that you’re reading!

The Power of College Advising

An Infinite Futures Parent shares her experience seeking intentional college advising to support her daughter’s success and overall well-being.

Insight into the University of California Activities List

The University of California (UC) application varies significantly from the Common Application. Understand the different types of UC activity categories, and prepare to showcase your activity list, by reviewing descriptions and character counts unique to the UC application.

7 Things Every BS/MD Applicant Should Know

Written by a former Ivy League and BS/MD Admissions Officer, this guide shares 7 key considerations for any student considering BS/MD or pre-med application pathways.

Extracurricular Activities: Getting Involved Without Burning Out

Crafting a compelling activity list can help set students apart from others in the college application process. Students face pressure to join every competitive club available at their school, enroll in expensive research mentorship programs, and attend precollege programs over the summer to get ahead. However, this approach is not always advantageous.

10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing the Right College Counseling Program

Find out what you should know, and which questions to ask, when evaluating college counseling programs using this parent-friendly guide.

13 Essay Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

An effective college essay shares a student’s personal narrative, interests, and fit for college. However, even the most confident writers can make common mistakes. This guide, written by a former Ivy League Admissions Officer, shares what to avoid when a student is drafting and finalizing college essays.

The 10 Most Overused College Essay Topics

Essays are the one place applicants can still have an impact well into senior year. It’s a chance to tell your story and show who you are beyond grades and activities. A Former Admissions Officer shares their 10 most overused essay topics.

What Does Liberal Arts Really Mean? And Why it Matters for STEM and Humanities Students

Get more information about what a liberal arts approach to learning offers your student, regardless of their intended major or academic interests.

5 Things Families with Middle School Students Should Know

Understand five key concepts for success during middle school to build confidence in high school and beyond.

What is "Holistic Admissions”…and Why Does It Matter?

Holistic admissions is real, it’s important, and it’s not (contrary to popular belief) code for “just be yourself and hope for the best.” Holistic admissions generally means that colleges evaluate the whole applicant rather than relying on a single metric like GPA or test scores.