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

ILUMIN STUDENTS START FREE TUTORING PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Elton Lin

It’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!

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ILUMIN SEMINAR: HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD DURING COVID-19?

Elton Lin

In light of unprecedented current events, ILUMIN Education is hosting a presentation to help students and families navigate this uncharted territory.

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OUR RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Elton Lin

Dear 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.

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CONGRATS TO OUR 2019 ADMITS

Elton Lin

We 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!

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HEAR HENRY WANG’S RADIO SHOW FROM FM 96.1 AND HOW HE HELPS STUDENTS REACH THEIR DREAM COLLEGES

Elton Lin

ILUMIN 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).

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SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES // 2019 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS -- JUNE 9TH AT 2:30PM

Elton Lin

Curious 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.

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5 QUESTIONS FOR ILUMIN CONSULTANT, ALICE HO

Elton Lin

Alice 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.

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5 QUESTIONS FOR ILUMIN CONSULTANT, HENRY WANG

Elton Lin

Henry 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.

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PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP FOR ILUMIN STUDENTS >> APRIL 27TH

Elton Lin

REGISTER >> HERE by April 20th! (currently only for existing ILUMIN students)

Hi 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

REGISTER >> HERE by April 20th!

NOTE: Currently only for existing ILUMIN students - keep a lookout for more student success workshops open to the public coming soon!

THREE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CHANCES SEMINAR >> SEATTLE, WA

Elton Lin

Register HERE by April 20th!

Hello!!! 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?

"Three Ways to Improve Your College Admissions Chances"

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.

Register HERE by April 20th!

Contact us at info@ilumineducation.com or 408-479-4742 for more info! More information on ILUMIN Education and flyer below!

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