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College & Career
The College Application 'Spike' Is Dumb. Now What?
August 15th, 2021'Spike,' is a myopic way to view the extracurricular process for college admissions, and promoting one-size-fits-all strategies is harmful to students.
Do You Actually Want To Study Undergraduate Computer Science?
January 13th, 2021Some students who choose Computer Science as their major aren't sure if it's a good choice. Given how competitive college admissions for CS can be, there...
Covid Revealed The Failures of the American College Application System
January 6th, 2021Covid revealed the failures of the American College Admissions system. What is involution, and how does it represent a disillusioned generation of students?
To Be Admitted To An Ivy League, Stop Being Infatuated With It
July 30th, 2020Higher education is a tool, not a medal. This article covers T20 college admissions, Ivy Leagues, competition, admissions officers, and superficial success.
What Is A College Application 'Spike' And Should I Have One?
July 29th, 2020'Spike' is a myopic way to view the extracurricular process for college admissions, and promoting one-size-fits-all strategies is harmful to students. Inventing 'world-changing' ideas solely to be admitted into a T20 or Ivy League is unlikely to succeed.
Politics
Affirmative Action From an Asian American Perspective
May 19th, 2021I followed the proceedings of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard in October of last year and remember feeling worried — I would submit my college applications in just two months…
Self-Improvement
Why You’ve Already Broken Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 30th, 2021New Year's Resolutions don't work. We need to use SMART goals and effective planning to build habits and streamline thinking. Learn effective strategies...
Technology
Dear Startups: I Hate Subscription Services
May 18th, 2021While SaaS models work for B2B and many other industries, it's not a one-size-fits-all tool to keep your startup afloat. There is a bubble in subscriptions.
Your Amazon Products Could Be All Be Counterfeit — Here's Why.
August 25th, 2020Counterfeits are common on Amazon's marketplace. Here's how sellers hijack listings and ship knock-offs, undercutting sellers and defrauding consumers.