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In the same way many colleges admit students based on “intangible” factors, a college’s atmosphere also has an intangible aspect that seems difficult to capture until you actually step onto the campus. Here we’ll talk about a couple of considerations and questions you should be asking in regards to choosing a college given the fact that we are not able to visit schools at this time.
Read MoreTech-entrepreneur turned politician, Andrew Yang, was quoted saying that “We’re experiencing 10 years’ worth of transformation of our economy in 10 weeks.” due to COVID-19. A similar speed is being displayed in regards to college admissions, as schools close down to social distance and teach online via video conferencing. Among the changes are schools transitioning to test optional as it becomes harder for high school juniors and seniors to find SAT and ACT among the era of social distancing.
Read MoreCollege Board announced that AP testing will be moved to an online format this year to ensure social distancing. With only a few more days to prepare for AP exams since they are starting on May 11, here are two final takeaways to concentrate on.
Read MoreOn March 8th, we announced adjustments to our service in order to ensure the safety of our students and families. We transitioned to online virtual meetings, cleaned our offices with antibacterial solutions and hosted webinars (more coming!) to get out helpful information.
I want to update you that we will continue with this course of action until May 15th.
Read MoreIn light of unprecedented current events, ILUMIN Education is hosting a presentation to help students and families navigate this uncharted territory.
Read MoreDear Students and Families -
Our mission has always been to help students reach their full potential. With that, making sure our students are safe and secure is of utmost importance.
Read MoreWe wanted to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to our seniors this past year! They worked tirelessly on their applications and we’re so proud that they were recognized and admitted by so many amazing colleges and universities!
Read MoreILUMIN Consultant, Henry Wang, recently appeared on Chinese radio FM 96.1 to discuss how he got involved in educational consulting and how he helps students reach their college goals (in Chinese).
Read MoreCurious about why 2018 was such a competitive year for college applications?
Want to know how to best prepare for the 2019 application season?
If so, we invite you to attend ILUMIN Education’s 2018 College Trends presentation on Sunday 6/9 at 2:30pm.
Read MoreHello!!! Seattle!!!
We’ll be hosting our first seminar in the great Pacific Northwest! We’ll be covering three ways high school students can improve their admissions chances and reach their dream schools. We will share more about the current landscape and provide practical insight on how students can stand out from the pack.
We will be covering the following topics (and more):
What type of essay is most effective for the college application?
What is "Early Decision" and how important is it to apply early?
How important are extracurricular activities, AP courses, or test scores?
What are admissions officers looking for when reviewing a college application?
Location:
Lake Hills Library Meeting Room
15590 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue, WA
When:
Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Speakers:
Elton Lin, Founder/CEO of ILUMIN Education
Yii-Shyun Lin, Expert College Counselor, ILUMIN Education
Attendees will also have the option of signing up for a FREE 1 hour consultation with our consultants.
Contact us at info@ilumineducation.com or 408-479-4742 for more info! More information on ILUMIN Education and flyer below!
