Apr 14, 2021Why Do I Need to Apply to Safety Schools?Summer’s fast approaching, which means many of you will be building or revising your college list ready for the grueling process of college applications. As you are researching, you may come across some unfamiliar terms — one of them being “safety school”. …College4 min read
Apr 7, 20217+ Reasons Why You Should Enroll In a Summer ProgramThe snow is melting and the grass is beginning to intensify its green hue, which cues one additional order of business: summer plans. Depending on where you live, your summer may look a little different due to the current circumstances, but that’s no excuse to ignore all that precious free…Summer Program5 min read
Mar 24, 2021Pathways to Success Ep. 2: Sravya VishnubhatlaAdmit Guru is back with another episode of Pathways to Success**! On March 19th, we spoke with Admit Guru co-founder, MIT alumnus, and current Stanford MBA student Sravya about her experience during the high school/college process: Tell me a bit about yourself. In high school, I was interested in all…Webinar6 min read
Published in The College Admit Guru·Mar 10, 2021A Sneak Peek Into the Life of An AdministratorI think we all know that the staff at our schools are working extremely hard to make online school possible. But I don’t think we realize how much work goes into doing so. Having everything virtualize may appear to make things easier than it would in-person. But having to constantly…Schools5 min read
Published in The College Admit Guru·Mar 3, 2021How Can Extracurriculars Help Your College Applications?Find your passion — Student Government. Debate Team. Academic Decathlon. 4-H Club. FIRST Robotics Competition. Seinfeld Club. Extracurricular activities are the cornerstone of the high school experience, and there are many positives about being more involved in your school. It isn’t just a great way to enhance your time in high school by improving…Extracurricular4 min read
Published in The College Admit Guru·Feb 24, 2021What’s On My BookshelfFebruary 2021 Edition — In the midst of all the craziness happening around us, sometimes it’s nice to just unwind with a good book and a cup of coffee on the couch. I honestly don’t believe people who claim they aren’t “big-readers”; I just think they haven’t found the right genre or style for…Book Review4 min read
Feb 17, 2021Pathways to Success Ep. 1: Ricardo RosalesWe all know how stressful planning your future can get; sometimes you just have no clue what to do. And that’s ok. As personal and customary as your future is for you, sometimes, it is nice to hear a different perspective. A different viewpoint. A different story. Admit Guru hears…Interview7 min read
Published in The College Admit Guru·Feb 3, 2021An Overview Guide of the College Application ProcessIt’s college application season, and more and more blog posts are surfacing to help you through the grueling process. This article presents a comprehensive, full guide to the college application process to make it a little bit easier for prospective students this application season. Create a perfect college listCollege9 min read
Published in The College Admit Guru·Jan 20, 2021When Is the Best Time to Submit a College Application?Rolling, Early Action, and Regular Decision — 2020 has been a year of unprecedented global transformations, no doubt. This, notwithstanding, ought not to be an interruption to you. As a high school student, you may not understand the disappointment one feels when rejected by a college. Most application rejections occur as a result of applying under the…College Application5 min read
Published in The College Admit Guru·Jan 6, 20215 Study Tips to Make Learning FunLearning can be fun, learning can be boring, and learning can be difficult; learning means different things to different people — but we must learn to know the unknown beauties of this mysterious world. Whether it be academic study or learning a new topic, it’s very tough to keep pace…Study5 min read
