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How your way of thinking makes for a unique Common App essay topic
Thinktown's educational consultant Olivia explains how one of her students came up with a unique idea for her Common App essay.
Aug 23, 20212 min read


Extracurricular activities — Your secret weapon in college application
We all know extracurriculars are important in your college application. So, how should you go about planning your activities?
Aug 16, 20217 min read


How to build relationships with professors and advisors in your major
Thinktown educational consultant shares her advice on building connections with professors and advisors in college.
Aug 2, 20214 min read


Choosing your path as a History major
Exploring industries, deciding between internships, and acting on your intuition...
Jul 19, 20214 min read


Turning a hobby into a career: my adventure in the screen trade
Thinktown educational consultant Jack shares his experience turning his interest in the film industry into his career.
Jul 12, 20216 min read


Internships: the gateways to career success and how to get one yourself
Luke shares his advice on landing internships in college.
Jul 7, 20215 min read


Temples, Weiqi, and CoCo: What I learned from studying abroad
Thinktown educational consultant Emma reflects on her experience studying abroad during college, and what this experiences has taught her.
Jun 21, 20213 min read


Discovering your values by ‘knowing thyself’
Thinktown educational consultant Olivia shares her journey discovering her own values with us.
Jun 14, 20214 min read


Navigating college academics: identifying and choosing your dream courses
What do you need to know in order to better narrow down your list of classes to take?
Jun 7, 20213 min read


Remembering to breathe
Dray shares her experience dealing with stress, schoolwork and campus life in college.
May 31, 20215 min read


Summer school insights from a former Harvard RA
Former educational consultant Amy Morrisett shares her experience as a Harvard Summer School RA.
May 17, 20214 min read


Tips for college: Get involved!
College can be an overwhelming place, both socially and academically. I remember my first day on the Hamilton College campus, when my...
Apr 28, 20214 min read


The college student’s guide to networking with alumni (and just about anyone)!
Many college students are intimidated by the word “networking.” Before I learned what networking was, I imagined a formal exchange of...
Apr 28, 20214 min read


What I wish I knew as a freshman: managing stress and high workloads
College can be one of the most invigorating experiences of one’s life; I know it was for me. I still vividly remember the first day I...
Apr 20, 20213 min read


The dorms that you never want to leave
When choosing a school, in addition to factors such as academic level, geographic location and employment opportunities, university...
Apr 5, 20214 min read
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