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For many high school students, fall semester has already started, Granted, school may look and feel different for many students this year, but over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting some steps that high school students should be taking to prepare themselves for a strong start to the school year, as well as ways that students can set themselves up for strong admissions results in their senior year.
Read MoreAs the end of your high school career draws near, your preparations for your next level of education well underway, there looms the ever-present question: what should I major in? Maybe you have no idea what to major in, or maybe you’re torn between multiple interests. Choosing a college major as a high school student can get you stuck in a mess of indecision—so to clear the muck, here are the essentials to consider:
Read MoreOur case competition will take place virtually from July 25, 2020 to August 1, 2020. Any high school student may join. The competition is free, but sign up quickly as there are a limited number of spots. For more information, check out our FAQ.
Read MoreCongrats to our latest ILUMIN seniors on graduation and their college admissions results! We’re incredibly blessed to have seen you grow and mature during our time with you.
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 MoreIt’s a distressing time in the world today but it’s also encouraging to see people find ways to support each other in their own unique ways.
Three of our ILUMIN students decided to do something to address the needs they saw in their communities and started an amazing organization called Quarantutors!
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 MoreAlice joined ILUMIN Education's team in 2016 after discovering her passion for college admissions as an ILUMIN client. She speaks Mandarin and Cantonese and works with international and transfer students. Alice has a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Stanford University and has worked in the biotech industry for over 25 years.
Read MoreHenry has been providing college admissions counseling in the Bay Area since he graduated from UC Berkeley in 2013. He has worked with a diverse pool of students and is an expert in undergraduate admissions. We are excited to have Henry on board!
We asked Henry five questions to help you get to know him better.
Read MoreHi Students (and Parents)!
Do you ever feel stuck writing an email to a teacher?
Do you worry about saying the wrong thing in an interview?
Are you confused about how to start and maintain a conversation with an adult?
Come join us for our first Professional Communication Workshop!
You'll learn about how to speak, email, AND text appropriately and professionally to teachers, bosses, professors, and interviewers. You'll practice with real conversations in order to build up your communication toolbox! You'll also meet other peers and work together to be better communicators.
We'll prepare you for different professional settings and help you overcome your fear of communicating with adults!
AND... it is FREE for ILUMIN students BUT you need to register below by April 20th!
Location:
ILUMIN Education
4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Building 3 (Redwood Room)
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Date/Time:
April 27, 2019 >> 10 am - 12 pm
NOTE: Currently only for existing ILUMIN students - keep a lookout for more student success workshops open to the public coming soon!