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How to Choose High School Extracurriculars
Ah, high school - so many possibilities, so little time! Contrary to what your teachers might tell you, high school isn't just about what...
Alejandro Diaz
Jul 11, 2024


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...

Hermiona Education Team
Jul 4, 2024


Is Dual Enrollment Right for You?
Dual enrollment allows high school juniors and seniors to take college-level courses alongside their normal course load. These courses...
Lena Barton
Jul 1, 2024


Finding the Right Major
Choosing a major in university is a significant decision, one that can shape your academic journey and career path. With so many options...
Kevin Shani
Jun 24, 2024


5 Ways Studying Abroad Can Transform Your University Experience
Studying abroad is about more than just earning college credits in a foreign country; it’s a transformative process that can redefine...
Lena Barton
Jun 17, 2024


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...

Yelena Kadeykina
Jun 10, 2024


Should You Work at University?
“Should I even get a job?” To answer this question you need to carefully weigh finances, academic growth, career growth, and time...
Alejandro Diaz
Jun 3, 2024


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 30, 2024


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...

Hermiona Education Team
May 22, 2024


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...

Yelena Kadeykina
May 20, 2024


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 29, 2024


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
Apr 14, 2024


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...

Leora Eisenberg
Mar 31, 2024


Much Ado About Nothing? How to Approach General Education Requirements
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In college, course selections—or “shopping,” as we affectionately called it—was both...

Janice Cheon
Mar 17, 2024


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
Mar 3, 2024


Things I Wish I'd Known Before College
When I entered college, I had no idea what to expect. I am a first-generation high school graduate, and now, a college graduate as well....
Jason Lu
Feb 18, 2024


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...

Janice Cheon
Feb 4, 2024


Hard at Work or Hardly Working
Building on my last blog post on whether unpaid internships are actually worth it, I want to take a step back and talk about whether...

David Lysenko
Jan 21, 2024


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...

Leora Eisenberg
Jan 7, 2024


Are Unpaid Internships Worth It?
Unpaid internships are an undeniable staple of the American university experience. According to a 2017 study by the National Association...

David Lysenko
Dec 24, 2023
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