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With warmer days and spring break on the horizon, now is the perfect time for students to recharge—and refocus on their college prep! As spring approaches, students should be thinking about how to make the most of their time, from exploring summer program and research opportunities to planning productive (and fun!) college visits over break. ? In this issue, our ILUMIN consultants explain why summer programs are so important, share strategies for optimizing spring break campus tours, and introduce our brand-new research mentorship program to help students create impressive projects. Plus, check out our 10 reasons why you may not need a college consultant—and why partnering with ILUMIN might still be the advantage your student needs! ? Is your student ready to stand out to admissions officers??READ our newsletter below! ? #newsletter #highschool #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegeconsulting #summerprograms #research #researchprograms #springbreak #collegevisits #collegetours #students

ILUMIN Education has been recognized as one of the Top Admission Consulting Services Provider by Education Insider Magazine. ILUMIN Education is a premier educational consulting firm offering personalized college admissions counseling and transformative life coaching. With a focus on uncovering each student’s unique potential, ILUMIN’s expert team helps students navigate the complexities of college applications, ensuring they find the right fit and achieve long-term success and growth. "We see ourselves as life coaches, trusted mentors, and advocates for students during one of the most impressionable times of their lives," says Elton Lin, Founder. The article will also be featured in the forthcoming special print edition of Admission Consulting 2025. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gi4FKSjm #CollegeAdmissions #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #PersonalizedGuidance #UniversitySelection #AcademicMentorship #FutureLeaders #EmpowerStudents #ILUMINEducation #CareerDevelopment

As the new year begins, high school students are gearing up for a fresh semester and a crucial stretch in their college prep journey. Seniors are tackling the last leg of applications with rolling deadlines and decisions on the horizon, while younger students are setting goals for standout personal projects, extracurricular exploration, and summer programs. ? In this issue, our ILUMIN consultants explain the importance of research or a personal project in college admissions. We share some extracurricular recommendations for students to explore, as well as walk you through rolling admissions and its benefits. Summer programs are almost here, and deadlines are closing fast—check out our program recommendations! Is your student ready to make 2025 their year of college admissions success??READ our newsletter below! ? #newsletter #highschool #extracurriculars #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegeconsulting #rollingadmissions #summerprograms #students

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