What's a Letter of Recommendation?
A letter of recommendation is meant to make you stand out! They are a crucial part of any student's Common App portfolio. Written by the...
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Anna Pembroke
- Aug 28
The UK Grading System: What's a "First"?
The UK university grading system is structured uniquely, with a clear hierarchy of degree classifications that can be confusing to those...
Hermiona Education Team
- Aug 25
Tackling the Math Section on the SAT and DSAT
Preparing for the Digital Math SAT (DSAT) involves some unique strategies in addition to the general preparation tips for the Math SAT....
Hermiona Education Team
- Aug 21
Preparing for Graduate School: 7 Things to Think About
Preparing for graduate school while still an undergraduate student is a strategic process that involves academic, research, and personal...
Alejandro Diaz
- Aug 18
Learning SAT Vocab Made Easy
Are you nervous about the vocab sections of the SAT and ACT? You’re not alone! It's important to first understand that these questions...
Anna Pembroke
- Aug 15
UCAS 'Clearing' Explained
Today is August 15th, 2024 when A-Level results are released. For a number of students, today will be more stressful than anticipated:...
Anna Pembroke
- Aug 5
Understanding the Russell Group: Prestige and Specialization in UK Higher Education
The Russell Group is an association of 24 prestigious public research universities in the United Kingdom. Established in 1994, this group...
Cash for Class: Finding Scholarships to Pay for College
The cost of college is staggeringly high: “in 2023, the average full time student at a four-year college spent nearly $31,000 on their...
Yelena Kadeykina
- Jun 10
Skyrocketing Costs: Trends in College Education Pricing
The trend of rising college costs is alarming – most recently exemplified by Vanderbilt University's staggering admission letter quoting...
Hermiona Education Team
- May 30
Breaking Down the Changes to the UK University Admissions Process: What You Need to Know
In an effort to increase accessibility to education in the United Kingdom, the unified application system known as UCAS (Universities and...
Hermiona Education Team
- May 22
Online Webinar “From Building Your Story to Creating your list: Acing Your College Admissions Process”
Date&time: June 3rd, 2024 8 p.m. EST Where: Online Are you feeling confident that you fully understand every aspect of the university...
Yelena Kadeykina
- May 20
What’s New in U.S. University Admissions?
And is it still possible to get into my dream school? Ever-decreasing acceptance rates for university admissions are making national news...
Leora Eisenberg
- Apr 29
Should I Transfer Universities?
For any number of reasons, you might not want to be at your home institution anymore: your classes might not be challenging enough; you...
Leora Eisenberg
- Apr 14
Everything You Need for a Transfer Application
Ever felt like you’ve “outgrown” your current university? Ever felt like you’re ready to explore the opportunities that another college...
Leora Eisenberg
- Mar 31
Demystifying Letters of Recommendation
Now nearly three years into this job, I’ve come to realize that the most mystifying part of the undergraduate application process for...
Janice Cheon
- Mar 3
Boarding School vs. College
As I begin preparations to start graduate school this fall, I am reminded of what this time of year has meant for me for the past eight...
Janice Cheon
- Feb 4
All About The Arts Supplement
Going into the college admissions process, I knew that the arts supplement would be an integral part of my application. Both music and...
Leora Eisenberg
- Jan 7
It's All About Packaging
In high school, I went for a meeting with my mom and my college counselor to talk about my future plans. “So,” she began,” have you begun...
Taylor Chin
- Nov 26, 2023
A Guide to Finding Friends on Campus
In my experience, college students find their friends in one of a handful of places. This blog post is a simple guide to finding friends...
David Lysenko
- Oct 15, 2023
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Summer
I believe that this blog topic is particularly important because it really drives at the heart of how Hermiona benefits its students....
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