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Top STEM Programs for Student Research

For students driven by curiosity, problem-solving, and the desire to shape the future, STEM offers a direct path toward meaningful impact. Yet, with hundreds of universities claiming excellence in science, engineering, and technology, it can be difficult to know where truly exceptional programs and opportunities for hands-on research actually exist. What defines a strong STEM […]

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Is Your Student Stanford Ready?

As a Senior Private Counselor and former Seasonal Reader in the Stanford Undergraduate Admissions Office, I was thrilled to host our recent live webinar, “Is Your Student Stanford Ready?” We had an excellent turnout and an incredibly engaged audience who asked thoughtful, insightful questions throughout the session about many important topics, including course selection, the […]

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Stanford University: Supplemental Essays 2025-26

Stanford University, situated in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley between San Francisco and San Jose, is renowned not only for its sprawling campus but also for its expansive vision of higher education. While the university has earned global recognition for its groundbreaking research and top-ranked programs in science, medicine, law, and business, it is […]

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Stanford University: Supplemental Essays 2024-2025

Stanford University, located in Palo Alto, California, is one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. Stanford has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,049 students and an acceptance rate of less than 4%.  While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to […]

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California’s Ban on Legacy Admissions: Will Peer Pressure Drive Change at Elite Universities?

California lawmakers recently passed a groundbreaking bill that prohibits private colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s legacy or donor connections during the admissions process. This legislation, one of the first of its kind, is designed to strengthen equitable access to higher education by eliminating admissions preferences for students from wealthy or influential families. The […]

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