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Strong Programs in Environmental Studies

Top Tier Admissions

Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student. Students with an interest in environmental policy and advocacy enjoy studying at UCSB’s Washington Center, where they can gain real work experience via political and NGO internships.

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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

Some Tips for Test Prep: Learn how to test in each subject (a tutor can help with this) Get into a regular study rhythm before tests Take advantage of any testing accommodations you have Fill your math and English gaps for the SAT / ACT Do lots of practice SAT / ACT questions Don’t believe the thought, “I’m just bad at test-taking.”

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UPenn Legacy Strategy

The Koppelman Group

Almost every legacy student we have worked with has also worked with an academic tutor or three. That would help, but you should look at your giving, get involved in the alumni association, or help students get internships in your field. Grades are the first thing a school considers and your student needs to clear that bar.

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Applying to Northwestern as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

These activities can include jobs, internships, and family responsibilities, so don’t get discouraged if your school doesn’t have a particular club. For example, maybe serving as an academic tutor for student-athletes at your school. Explore secondary interests too.

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How to Succeed as a University of Notre Dame Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

UND’s Learning Resource Center offers small group, drop-in, and even one-on-one tutoring sessions in a variety of subjects completely free. The Center for Health Sciences Advising recommends the Health Career Connection summer internship where selected participants join full-time internships to gain mentoring and networking experience.

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14 College Essay Examples From Top-25 Universities (2023–2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

I found that the same idea of change through simple solutions also rang true during my recent summer internship at Dr. Martin Warner’s lab at UCLA. They cleverly use this anecdote as a jumping-off point to details about what they learned and how they participated in a summer research internship.