ILUMIN Education

A student's college major often plays a key role in their college admissions journey, but why exactly is it so important, and how can your student find navigate college majors in a way that works best for them? A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar in which our CEO, Elton Lin, shared his admissions expert perspective on the importance of college majors, including how college majors can affect the admissions decision process, what the common alternatives are for popular majors (such as STEM and business), and which great majors with less applicants might be the right fit for your student. If you missed it, don't worry—you can find the transcript on our website's blog and the recording on our YouTube channel! Transcript: https://lnkd.in/da4NCJG2 Recording: https://lnkd.in/d7KpX9kg #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegemajors #college #students #webinar #ilumineducation

What happened this past 2023-24 admissions cycle, and how can future applicants learn from it? Earlier this month, we hosted a webinar in which our CEO, Elton Lin, gave students and families his expert rundown on trends from this 2023-24 admissions cycle, including what increased reliance on Early Decision by universities means for future students, which college majors saw the most applicants, and how the Class of 2025 can use this information to prepare for what's ahead. If you missed it, don't worry—you can find the transcript on our website's blog and the recording on our YouTube channel! Transcript: https://lnkd.in/geVFpSrA Recording: https://lnkd.in/gqgT9m2c #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #earlydecision #collegemajors #college #students #webinar #ilumineducation

Before tackling any big task, you want to have a game plan. Applying to colleges is much more than just a big task—it’s a massive collection of big tasks, including college essays, college lists, deadline management, extracurriculars, major selection, and more! How can students craft a plan that can prepare them for everything that goes into their applications? In this issue, find details about our upcoming college major webinar, and check out how our ILUMIN team recommends students approach the early application round. For students looking at the University of California application, we go over all of the UC Personal Insight Questions, as well as brainstorming tips to help students make their UC essays stand out. Let’s make a game plan for your student’s college success! #newsletter #highschool #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #earlydecision #earlyaction #universityofcalifornia #collegeessays #collegemajors #collegeconsulting #students #ilumineducation

Elton Lin, our founder and CEO, was recently featured again on the Shift podcast with Achievable! The SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action was monumental, but how did it actually affect admissions? Elton Lin, founder of ILUMIN Education in California, has helped students get into top programs nationwide for over a decade, and weaves life coaching and career advice into his practice. In this episode, Elton walks through the impact of the SCOTUS ruling on admissions chances for different students that he worked with and what he is hearing from other counsellors. Check out the podcast episode on Apple Podcasts here: https://lnkd.in/gnspKCpc You can also listen to the episode on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gUNp7Tvh Google Play: https://lnkd.in/gbHnGf3f Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gHtdPq5y TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/gW3GG8fe iHeartRadio: https://lnkd.in/gHbCVvDq #collegeadmissions #collegeconsulting #affirmativeaction #collegeapplications #scotus #students #shift #podcast #ilumineducation #achievableprep

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gv3EAb3j A student's college major often plays a key role in their college admissions journey, but why exactly is it so important, and how can your student find navigate college majors in a way that works best for them? Join us on Wednesday, June 26th at 7PM Pacific to learn more about why college majors matter! Elton Lin, ILUMIN CEO, will share his admissions expert perspective on the importance of college majors, including how college majors can affect the admissions decision process, what the common alternatives are for popular majors (such as STEM and business), and which great majors with less applicants might be the right fit for your student. College Majors – Why They Matter Wednesday, June 26th at 7PM Pacific Presentation and Q&A by: - Elton Lin, ILUMIN CEO We'll discuss: - How majors affect the admissions decision process - Common alternate majors for CS, biology, business, and engineering - Underapplied-to majors that might be the right fit for your student #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegemajors #college #students #webinar #ilumineducation

Summer is decidedly here, and with that comes a crucial transition period for many students: so many high school seniors are preparing for their first year of college, and juniors are about to become seniors preparing for their own college admissions cycle. For them, now is the time to make decisions about colleges, majors, and more—and research is the first step. In this issue, check out how our ILUMIN team recommends rising juniors start researching colleges and universities. Trying to find the right college major for you? We share a small collection of new college majors that have hit higher academia, from the interesting to the innovative to the interdisciplinary. For any students visiting college campuses over the summer, we also share some tips for optimizing those visits to explore a variety of campuses. Together, we can help your student discover their path and passion! #newsletter #highschool #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #campusvisits #campustours #collegemajors #collegelist #collegeconsulting #students #ilumineducation

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCGGetZW The 2023-24 admissions cycle has come to a close. High school seniors are graduating, and many are preparing for their new lives as college students this incoming fall—but for rising seniors (and below!), college application season is still ahead of them. What happened this past admissions cycle, and how can future applicants learn from it? Join us on Monday, June 3rd at 7PM Pacific to learn more about 2024 admissions trends! Elton Lin (ILUMIN CEO) will share his admissions and consulting expertise and give students the rundown on trends from this 2023-24 admissions cycle, including what increased reliance on Early Decision by universities means for future students, which college majors saw the most applicants, and how the Class of 2025 can use this information to prepare for what's ahead. 2024 Admissions Trends: What's Changed? Monday, June 3rd at 7PM Pacific Presentation and Q&A by: - Elton Lin, ILUMIN CEO We'll discuss: - The increased use and reliance on Early Decision deadlines by universities - What majors and programs are over and under applied to - How the Class of 2025 can stand out in a competitive landscape #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #earlydecision #collegemajors #college #students #webinar #ilumineducation

Are the test-optional tides turning? For some top schools, the answer is yes. The role and nature of standardized testing in the college admissions landscape have certainly moved in many directions over recent years—the shift to digital testing for both the ACT and the SAT, changes in the many schools’ testing policies (including the University of California system’s) in response to limited access to testing centers over COVID-19, and the debate on whether or not the increasing test-optional policies were truly test-optional, just to name a few. Now, many schools, including Brown and Harvard, are bringing back SAT and ACT score requirements. Read our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEQcnEsJ #standardizedtesting #sat #act #college #collegeapplications #collegeboard #testoptional #collegeconsulting #students #ilumineducation

Students are faced with all kinds of new beginnings at this warmer time of year, with many high school seniors prepping for National College Decision Day come the first of May, and underclassmen gearing up for exams, papers, and the long-awaited spring-turned-summer. We’re here to help you sprout and grow this upcoming season! In this issue, check out what our ILUMIN team recommends students consider working on this summer besides summer programs. Is standardized testing making its college admissions comeback? To help with test prep, we share clear tips for how to decide whether the SAT or the ACT is the best choice for your student and their needs. Also, take a look at summer programs that are still accepting applicants. Let’s work together to help your student grow this season! #newsletter #highschool #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #summerprograms #sat #act #testprep #standardizedtesting #collegeconsulting #ilumineducation

As March blossoms forth, so too does the promise of new beginnings, growth, and opportunities. We invite you to embrace the vibrant energy of the season with us as we propel our students forward on their college journeys with the expert resources they need. In this issue, we share tips for solving what is, for many students, a decision just as difficult as choosing a college: the college major conundrum. Go on any college tours over this spring break? Check out what our ILUMIN team recommends students do after their college campus visits to draw the most out of their experiences! Also, catch up on breaking news in the college admissions sphere, including the latest in higher education lawmaking and trends in standardized testing. We want to prepare your student for growth and decisions ahead of them this blooming season. Let's spring into action together! #newsletter #highschool #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #campusvisits #collegemajors #collegevisits #collegeconsulting #ilumineducation