College Admissions

Five takeaways from our Moscow seminar!

It was wonderful to see so many people interested in American education at our Moscow event last Saturday! Since we know that not...

MythBusters of Admissions

As some of you know, Hermiona Education held a phenomenal event recently in Moscow, telling Russian international students the insider...

Varsity athlete vs Science Fair nerd tracks?

In high school, I didn't always look like a model student. I missed countless days of school for national/international fencing...

B.A. vs B.S. – Which is Better?

A common question that students often ask me is whether it is better to get a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)...

When should you start thinking about college?

Of course, this is all subjective, but I would say that the ideal time to start thinking about college is in 8th grade. College...

A complete account of my first week of freshman year of college

The reason I remember so much from my first week of college is because of how exhilarating it was. While college itself was a trial, the...

How to Choose Extracurricular Activities in High School

High school students from Russia and other Eastern European countries often underestimate how important extracurricular activities are in...

To Take AP Classes or Not?

The eternal struggle: to take AP classes or not? In addition to wanting excellent grades from their applicants, top American universities...

What Makes My University Special?

When I was applying to colleges as a stressed out, coffee-guzzling junior in high school, I remember all of the adults telling me the...