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College Applications: Why You Should Start Early

Your senior year of high school is going to be your busiest school year yet. You’ll be taking the most...
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College Essay Assumptions and Realities

Many young people get off on the wrong foot when it comes time to start writing their essays, based on...
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Tricks for writing a great college essay: story, style, and tone

When you write your personal statement you want to accomplish three things. You want to relate memorable anecdotes (or a...
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How to write the supplemental essays

Many applicants make the mistake of devoting most of their time and energy to the personal statement, only to discover...
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How to Prepare for a College Interview

Many colleges give you the opportunity to interview, either with an admissions representative (unusual) or an alumnus near you. Sometimes...
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What To Do When You Are Waitlisted At An Ivy League School

Getting waitlisted at an Ivy League school may feel disheartening, especially when you’ve been hoping for admission for many months....
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