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ILUMIN Blog

Helpful tips about college admissions, test preparation and just being a better student, leader and person from ILUMIN Education.

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Webinar Transcript: Featuring Northeastern: A Conversation with Undergraduate Students

Elton Lin

We are continuing our ILUMIN Education webinar series – and this is the first time that we're having students come and share about their experiences, and their time at specific universities. This week's panel is from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

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International Schools to Consider: Australia

Elton Lin

If you’re looking for great research opportunities and top-tier higher education, then schools in Australia may be just the thing for you.

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International Schools to Consider: Hong Kong

Elton Lin

Our last two introductions to international schools—those in Canada and the United Kingdom—may have taken us across the Atlantic Ocean, but now our attention turns towards the many higher education opportunities that lie across the Pacific. As you decide to which colleges you'll be applying this application season, consider putting schools in Hong Kong on your list.

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International Schools to Consider: The United Kingdom

Elton Lin

As you’re figuring out which colleges to put on your apply-to list, it’s worth glancing away from your state universities and the Ivy Leagues for a moment to consider additional options across the Atlantic Ocean.

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International Schools to Consider: Canada

Elton Lin

While your search may have led you to consider your local state colleges and universities, the Ivies, and liberal arts colleges, there’s a world of excellent colleges you may have overlooked -- those in Canada.

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Virtual Visit? Make It Count!

Elton Lin

In the good old days – which is to say, just about any year before 2020 – a hallmark moment for high school students applying to college was going on a trip to visit the schools that they might want to attend. This year is different, obviously, and it’s changed the college application process more than a little.

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"Demonstrated Interest" — Who Wants It and Why Does It Matter?

Elton Lin

If you’re looking at applying to college, you’ve probably heard the term “demonstrated interest” come up. But what does this really mean? Does it mean that a college wants you to attend every event that they hold and establish a conversation with your local admissions representative at the rate of three emails per day? The answer to this question is a resounding no! But we’ll discuss, a little bit later, how to show demonstrated interest in a positive and helpful way.

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Schools that Meet 100% of Demonstrated Need

Elton Lin

When you’re a high school senior looking at college, it seems like there are a thousand factors to consider. Well, okay, a thousand and one. And the one that is the most critical for a lot of people is whether or not your family can actually afford to pay for your dream school.

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Interview with Tom Fanning, Case Western Reserve University Senior Associate Director of Admissions

Elton Lin

We had the privilege of having Tom Fanning, Case Western Reserve University Senior Associate Director of Admissions, join us in a webinar Q&A a few weeks ago to talk about the upcoming changes to admissions and the unique challenges of higher education in the years ahead.

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Colleges and Universities with the Most Merit Aid

Elton Lin

When considering colleges, tuition and affordability is often on students’ and families’ minds. How much financial aid does the school usually offer, and what kind of financial aid is available?

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