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5 Factors that Matter Besides Rankings in a College List

5 Factors that Matter Besides Rankings in a College List

by Jennifer L. When building a college list, it’s easy to get caught up in rankings. While those numbers might...

3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors

3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors

With AI and new technologies being developed every day, the fields for college majors is also constantly shifting and changing....

How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

by David H. N., PhDThe transition between 8th grade and high school is big time of change for teens, which...

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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...

What Achievements Can Students Write About?

What Achievements Can Students Write About?

by Kathleen M. If you are stumped about how to present your achievements in an application essay for a summer...

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