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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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Affording your Education – Or, Planning for Financial Aid

Elton Lin

It’s expensive to go to college. Whether you are a student about to attend a university for the first time or a parent who wants your child or children to have the best shot in the world, it’s important to educate yourself about financial aid.

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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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Does Legacy Matter in Admissions?

Elton Lin

With all its essays, criteria, and complexities, the college admissions process is a thorough one, meant to delve deep and really evaluate the merit of students hoping to join the ranks of their dream schools.

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What You Can Do Now To Prepare For College Essays

Elton Lin

There’s a better chunk of the year until college application deadlines start knocking at the door, but there’s still plenty that college-hopefuls can do now to prepare for one of the heftier parts of applications: the college essay.

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Waitlist or Deferred? Here's the Best Way Forward.

Elton Lin

The waitlist. You’re not quite in the school, but you’re not rejected either. It’s when you have your foot in the door (though it may feel like it’s just a finger) but you haven’t yet managed to pry the door open.

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What's a 3-2 Engineering Program?

Tony Flores

If you’ve never heard of a 3-2 engineering program, you’re not alone. These dual-degree programs – which offer students the ability to attend two colleges, and get a degree in engineering along with a full liberal arts education – are sadly underlooked by many.

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