Develop the Best Academic Focus by Doing Research
Doing research is the easiest way for students to showcase their intellectual contributions and academic potential. Universities also care a lot about research and like students who do research too.
Dr. Kao | Motivont Principal Consultant
What Great Colleges Want in a Student: Academic Potential
There’s too much advice about how to get into college today. As a Harvard and Stanford alum who used to work for the Stanford Undergraduate Admissions Office, even I have a hard time…
Avoid Tiger Mom Mistakes – Better Ways to Get into Harvard
Tiger parenting doesn’t only have negative emotional consequences. Despite what The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom says, tiger parenting actually hurts students when applying to colleges.
How to Do Good Independent Research in High School
Doing research in high school student may seem difficult, but you can do a lot on your own before approaching professors or PhDs to mentor you.
Bottom Line: Studying Humanities Won’t Make You Jobless
When my students enjoy studying humanities or social sciences in high school, I always encourage them to do so.
The Secrets to Writing a Really Stunning College Essay
The following is an interview I conducted with one of my best former students, Wesley. We discuss how his college essay helped him get into Duke.
How to Get into Stanford: From the Best Humanities Student
The following is an interview I conducted with one of my top former students, Juliana. We discuss how her strengths in humanities got her into Stanford.
The Truth about Tiger Moms and College Admissions
“Don’t do too much,” said my mentor, Daniel, a master teacher and excellent parent. It was this advice that first made me realize the surprising truth about tiger moms and college admissions.
How to get into Harvard: You need to ACHIEVE
The question that I’ve been asked most frequently in my 16 years as an educator is, “How do you get into Harvard?”