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What Counts as Advanced Training in STEM Research?

What Counts as Advanced Training in STEM Research?

by David H. N., PhD Advanced training in STEM research is one of the most important extracurricular activities in college...

The SAT and ACT are Back

The SAT and ACT are Back

by Justin B. From grade inflation in high schools, to personal statements authored by AI to 50% of applicants not...

Starting Your First Internship or Research Project: 3 Essential Tips

Starting Your First Internship or Research Project: 3 Essential Tips

by Diane N. Starting your first internship or research project can be both thrilling and daunting. Here are three essential...

3 Interdisciplinary Majors – Where Your Interests Intersect

3 Interdisciplinary Majors – Where Your Interests Intersect

by Jennifer L. Are you interested in exploring multiple areas of study? Do you have varied interests and are not...

What to Ask Yourself for Choosing a College Major

What to Ask Yourself for Choosing a College Major

by Sarah M. When beginning the college application process, some students may know exactly what they want to major in....

9 Ways College Differs from High School

9 Ways College Differs from High School

by Ziba R. Transitioning from high school to college marks a significant milestone in one's academic journey. It's a time...

College Essays Blog

3 Recommended Books for High School Students

3 Recommended Books for High School Students

by Michelle P. For students, the phrase ‘spring break’ usually heralds a time full of sunshine, adventure, and relaxation. It...

The Importance of Diversity in Sentence Structure

The Importance of Diversity in Sentence Structure

by Molly R. Good writing is engaging and captures the attention of its readers. As we have shared before, writing...

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language

Personal Essays: Using Descriptive Language

by Sarah M. When you write your college essays, whether a personal statement, a supplemental, or anything else, it’s important...

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn

Personal Statements for Engineering: 3 Tips to Learn

by Michelle P. Do you get excited about the chance to take apart and repair a gaming computer? Or what...

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project

How to Write a Personal Essay on a Research Project

by Michelle P. From our past blog posts, many students would be aware of the importance of summer research or...

5 Tips for Improving Your Writing Style

5 Tips for Improving Your Writing Style

by Drew C. As a concept, “style” can be hard to pin down. In writing, style is technically the result...