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Debunking Common College Admissions Myths

Debunking Common College Admissions Myths

By Sarah M. There is a dizzying amount of information and advice surround college applications and admissions, making it difficult...

How Has AI Affected College Admissions?

How Has AI Affected College Admissions?

By Lydia C. Given the rising power of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools in synthesizing strings of words, it has affected...

Should You Apply via Regular Decision or Early Action?

Should You Apply via Regular Decision or Early Action?

By David N. Colleges let you apply “early”? And why would you want to do that? Well, applying early via...

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How to Write About STEM Projects

How to Write About STEM Projects

By Kathleen M. So you are a STEM student who has lots of application essays to write and are struggling...

How to Write a COSMOS Essay

How to Write a COSMOS Essay

by Kathleen M. The COSMOS Application is open and live for 2025.  One big reminder right from the start –...

How Can I be more Reflective in Writing?

How Can I be more Reflective in Writing?

by Kathleen M. One of the most difficult questions that students have to answer in essays is the question that...

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