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Building Strong Bonds for Powerful Recommendation Letters

Building Strong Bonds for Powerful Recommendation Letters

By Abby G. A glowing college recommendation letter from a teacher or mentor does not only come from straight-A report...

A Quick College Admissions Timeline: Key Dates for UCs, Ivies, & More

A Quick College Admissions Timeline: Key Dates for UCs, Ivies, & More

Applying to college can be stressful, but knowing the timeline makes everything easier. Whether you're aiming for the University of...

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...

College Essays Blog

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...

How to Write Essays for Summer Programs

How to Write Essays for Summer Programs

by Kathleen M. Are you a high school student who is considering applying to a summer program?  Here are a...

UC Essay 8 – What Else to Share About You

UC Essay 8 – What Else to Share About You

by Kathleen M. The UC PIQ number eight is open-ended and asks you what else you “believe makes you a...

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