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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.

TWO LAST MINUTE TIPS FOR THE AP EXAM

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College 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.

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OUR UPDATED RESPONSE TO THE CORONA VIRUS

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On 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.

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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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