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For high schoolers, December festivities are backlit by the academic stress of the season. Seniors are in the final application stretch, balancing ED2 and Regular Decision deadlines, and underclassmen are facing their own college prep to-do list, including researching colleges and applying to summer programs. Can your student overcome the holiday hustle? In this issue, our expert ILUMIN essay team shares tips for how students can polish their essays without losing their personal, authentic voice. We also provide key information about the Early Decision 2 round, including upcoming application deadlines and ED2 advantages. Need a final check on your application? Sign up for a 1-on-1 session with the ILUMIN CEO! Learn more about NACAC Spring 2025 college fairs near you, and check out some upcoming summer program deadlines your student won't want to miss. #newsletter #highschool #earlydecision #ed2 #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #collegeconsulting #collegeessays #collegefairs #summerprograms #students

College admissions may feel far away, but December is a crucial time for students in every grade to prepare. Whether they're just starting high school or preparing for next year's application cycle, the right steps now can make all the difference. Choosing a major is a big decision, but it’s also one full of flexibility and opportunity! Students should explore majors that align with their interests and goals—and feel confident about changing paths if needed. At ILUMIN, we guide students every step of the way and build a custom plan for success! Is your student on track? Look below to see what 9th, 10th, and 11th graders should prioritize right now: #collegeadmissions #collegemajors #collegeapplications #collegeconsulting #students

Unsure how to tackle all the different supplemental essays that schools require in their college applications? Having trouble optimizing your writing or choosing the story to tell when faced with so many college-specific prompts? Back in October, our essay specialists explained how students can thoughtfully tackle supplemental essays and what they should emphasize for different prompt types. If you missed it, don't worry—you can find the transcript on our website's blog and the recording on our YouTube channel! Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g-dS-cAA Recording: https://lnkd.in/gGzkTgBk #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegeessays #supplementalessays #college #students #webinar #Ilumineducation

Thanksgiving, for many, marks the beginning of the holiday season. But in the midst of being with friends and family, giving thanks, and sharing hearty meals, high schoolers also have stressful things in mind. For seniors, college application season is still very much in prime time: ED2 is now on the table, right alongside regular decision deadlines. For students in general, exams are lying in wait. How can high schoolers gear up for what’s ahead of them? In this issue, we share some great schools students should consider for ED2 options, and our ILUMIN team also explains how students can best prepare themselves for potentially applying ED2. Worried about midterms and classes? Check out our coupon code for 10% off tutoring services! We also share some study strategies to help students tackle this exam season. Let us give you academic peace of mind this Thanksgiving! #newsletter #highschool #earlydecision #ed2 #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #collegeconsulting #tutoring #students #studytips #ilumineducation

When it comes to college applications, colleges certainly want to see the required basics: high school transcript, letters of recommendation, main college essays, et cetera. But colleges also want to see the extras, from supplemental essays (even if they aren’t required!) to activities students do outside of the classroom. How can students best submit these “extras” on top of everything else that goes into their applications? In this issue, our ILUMIN team explains the best ways in which students can present their extracurricular activities in their college applications. We also share information from our very own essay specialists about what the most common supplemental essay topics are and how students can tackle them! Planning for a productive summer? We provide three factors students should consider when looking at summer programs and activities. Read all about it! #newsletter #highschool #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #collegeconsulting #extracurriculars #collegeessays #supplementalessays #webinar #students #ilumineducation

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The Common App essay, as the primary personal statement that students submit to their Common App schools, can be one of the most daunting essays students write for their college applications. Not sure where to start writing, let alone how to make your Common App essay the best it can be? Last month, our essay specialists walked students through how they should approach the Common App Personal Statement and how to develop a stand-out essay idea. If you missed it, don't worry—you can find the transcript on our website's blog and the recording on our YouTube channel! Transcript: https://lnkd.in/g5cEXD-8 Recording: https://lnkd.in/gw5vwigt #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #commonapp #personalstatement #collegeessays #college #students #webinar #ilumineducation

📝 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkSeKp8U Unsure how to tackle all the different supplemental essays that schools require in their college applications? Having trouble optimizing your writing or choosing the story to tell when faced with so many college-specific prompts? Then join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:00PM PDT for our upcoming webinar! Grace Crowcroft and Ashley Bailey, College Essay Specialists, will explain which elements of students' profiles they should emphasize, how to go about researching dream schools, and how to thoughtfully tackle supplemental essay prompts that ask about community, identity, and diversity. Presentation and Q&A by: - Grace Crowcroft, College Essay Specialist - Ashley Bailey, College Essay Specialist We'll discuss: - What elements of your profile to emphasize - How to conduct research on your dream schools - Thoughtful ways to tackle community, identity, and diversity prompts #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegeessays #supplementalessays #college #students #webinar #Ilumineducation

As we head into October, the clock is ticking for Early Decision and Early Action applications, with deadlines fast approaching in early November. Now is the perfect time for students to finalize their college essays and ensure they receive the critical feedback needed to make their essays the best they can be. To support students through this time crunch, we’re offering a special fall deal: use coupon code "START" at checkout and get 10% off ANY of our essay consulting packages! Both packages pair your student with a dedicated Essay Specialist who provides personalized advice and feedback on essays of their choice. START with us here: https://lnkd.in/gWenvWVE #collegeessay #earlydecision #earlyaction #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #ilumin

Overwhelmed by all of the different essay prompts that the University of California has for its own application? Unsure which Personal Insight Questions to choose, let alone how to answer them well with only 350 words each? Back in August, our essay specialists walked students through the UC PIQs, from selecting from the 8 different essay prompts to starting that first essay draft. If you missed it, don't worry—you can find the transcript on our website's blog and the recording on our YouTube channel! Transcript: https://lnkd.in/gmmqfQ3d Recording: https://lnkd.in/gK4_Dd8F #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #uc #ucla #berkeley #universityofcalifornia #ucpiq #collegeessays #college #students #webinar #ilumineducation