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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: Live Q&A with Northeastern University Assistant Director of Admissions

Elton Lin

We have Katie Congdon from Northeastern University, the Northern California admissions representative for Northeastern. Those of you who are from Northern California or the Bay Area, Katie is definitely who you want to speak to! But for those of you who are not from there, she is still a fantastic resource. I’m excited to have her on.

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Webinar Transcript: Live Q&A with Boston University Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

Elton Lin

We had the privilege of sitting down recently with Elise Fisher, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston University, to talk about current admissions trends and the unique challenges and trends within higher education in the year ahead.

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Webinar Transcript: Live Q&A with UCSB Freshmen Admissions Officer

Elton Lin

We had the privilege of sitting down recently with Guillermo Vasquez, Freshman Admissions Counselor at UCSB, to talk about the recent adjustments to the admissions process made by the UC system and the unique challenges and trends within higher education in the year ahead.

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Webinar Transcript: Live Q&A with Emory University Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

Elton Lin

We had the privilege of sitting down recently with Giles Eady, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Emory University, to talk about current admissions trends and the unique challenges and trends within higher education in the year ahead.

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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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Webinar Transcript: Crafting a Cohesive College List

Elton Lin

This webinar was conducted on March 24, 2021; certain details or statistics may have changed by the time you are reading this transcript. Please request a free consultation if you’d like to get more specific information for your student.

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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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