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It’s no secret that the college admissions process is competitive. When a high school student is deciding on how to best spend their time on courses, extracurricular activities, tests, and community involvement, it’s important to spend it in a cohesive and efficient manner, one that centers around an Admissions Angle.
How to Start a Club Online
How to Start a Club Online Learn how to not only start an online club but also help it to ...
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How to Choose the Right Major
How to Choose the Right Major Choosing a major can feel like the most stressful decision of your life. Whatever ...
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The Common App’s New Covid-19 Section
The Common App's New Covid-19 Section Covid-19 has affected schools, employment, public transportation, the economy and now… the Common Application! ...
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What makes an extracurricular activity “good”?
What makes an extracurricular activity "good"? You’ve heard it before: Colleges care about your extracurricular activities! But what makes an ...
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How to help your senior apply to colleges this summer
How to help your senior apply to colleges this summer Parenting a high school senior is tricky business. On the ...
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What should I write about in the Common App Essay
What should I write about in the Common App Essay Can you express who you are in 650-words or fewer? ...
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Researching Colleges from Home
Researching Colleges from Home Researching colleges is an integral part of the application process. It’s important to feel out a ...
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Should I go test optional for college applications?
Should I go test-optional for college applications? Although the coronavirus crisis has brought the idea of “test-optional” to the forefront ...
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How to Create a College List
How to Create a College List Creating a college list is the first, most basic step in the college application ...
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