How High Schoolers Can Submit to Literary Magazines (Part 1) Do you write fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction? Have you ever thought about submitting to literary journals and magazines, but you are unsure of why you should, or where to begin? In this article, you will learn the benefits of submitting creative work, and where […]
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Do colleges care how many times I take the SAT or ACT? How many attempts is too many? How can I calculate my goal score?
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Teachers are encouraged to write letters of recommendation for students who ask for them, but how can you ensure that the letter will be good? In this article, we cover how to ask for teacher recommendations in a way that maximizes quality.
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Many colleges ask for supplemental essays including the Why Major Essay. In short, this essay asks, “What do you want to major in, and why?”
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Do you feel uncomfortable writing about diversity, particularly for college admissions? In this article, you will learn 3 tips to help you approach the diversity essay.
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The majority of stress and work in the admissions process stems from the essay writing and students should spend a lot of time crafting their essays.
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The college consultation industry has emerged throughout the past decade as a product of an increasingly competitive climate for college applications. But just as every student is not the ideal candidate for college, not every college-bound student requires the help of a consultant.
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It’s officially the new year, which means that the majority of college deadlines have passed. Most schools offer early action or early decision deadlines in October. Then, there are UC deadlines in November, and most regular deadlines in December. But there are still many reasons that you may want to continue applying to colleges with later application deadlines.
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Once you’ve submitted your applications, make sure that your hard work doesn’t all go to waste. Learn how to ensure that universities receive everything so that you can have peace of mind waiting for an admissions decision.
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The Additional Information Section has, for years, been the secret space for students to add depth to their extracurricular and academic experience. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking this section on the Common App.
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