Let's be honest, if you're working with TA, chances are at least one of the University of California Schools is on your college list. Unlike other colleges however, the UC system have their own set of essay prompts that target personal qualities and attributes. These prompts don't just care about who you are as a student, but

"The campus is beautiful." "I love your research program." "I can see myself at this school." In an increasingly competitive world of admissions, the supplemental "Why this school?" essays are an increasingly important way of showing your commitment to an individual university and an essential part of your application. As a result, common, uninteresting phrases like

Join us this month for our Back to School Info Session with TA's Director of Admissions Consulting, Tyler Kusunoki, as he walks through recent changes in the college admissions landscape and what they might mean for you as a high school student.  Learn how to be strategic with your standardized testing. With more than 76%

With admissions rates for top schools ranging from 4-13%, every word you write can be a difference maker in your application. Adapt your narrative to the new normal: 15 of the top 20 universities have changed their supplemental essay questions this year. Learn how this reflects shifts in institutional priorities that you should be tailoring

Thinking about boarding school but not sure where to start? Looking for excellent learning experiences outside the Big Ten? Eager to meet boarding school admissions officers face-to-face and have all your questions answered? Located only 1 hour away from New York City and Philadelphia, and just 20 minutes from Princeton University, The Peddie School is

Tokyo Academics cordially invites you to learn more about the Indian Springs School, a historic institution located in the picturesque city of Birmingham. Founded in 1952, the 350-acre campus has fostered generations of students under the values of educational excellence, creativity, integrity, and moral courage. The students of Indian Springs School partake in rigorous academics,

Tokyo Academics is excited to invite you to learn more about the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) this November! Located in Southwest Portland among woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife, OES offers a unique educational experience for students from Pre-K through to Grade 12. The school occupies a 59-acre campus where 880 students share an excellent faculty, a

Tokyo Academic's new Boarding and Private School Division is excited to present an exclusive info session in partnership with Choate Rosemary Hall, ranked the #3 Best Boarding/Private School in the United States for the 2023 academic year. Join us for an online seminar on Saturday, Feb. 11th featuring representatives from Choate to learn more about this

As a college-bound student, you're likely curious about the admissions process and what you can do to improve your chances of getting accepted into your dream school. That's why we’re excited to invite you to our first College Talks event for 2023! During the event, we’ll be discussing last year's admissions cycle and sharing insight

Come attend a special talk hosted by Tokyo Academics’ Director of Admissions Tyler Kusunoki as he discusses how to spend your summer during 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to effectively build a resume that will be impressive to admissions officers. Date/Time: March 5, Sunday, 7:00-8:00 PM JST Location: Online (Zoom) Tyler has 15+ years of

According to a survey by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, over 80% of U.S. Universities consider the college essay to be of moderate to significant importance when evaluating applicants. The value of the essay is only going to increase as more schools become test optional and admissions officers are seeking more personalized evidence