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Plan Extracurriculars for College

Plan Extracurriculars for College

by Justin B. “You may not realize it, but you do it all the time. Begin with the end in...

3 Potential Careers in Health Care (Vlog)

3 Potential Careers in Health Care (Vlog)

by Sophia S. High school is an exciting time to explore different fields and develop a better understanding of how...

Exciting New UC Majors (Vlog)

Exciting New UC Majors (Vlog)

by Jennifer L. The University of California (UC) system continues to expand its academic offerings, introducing innovative new majors across...

What to Do After ED/EA Deadlines

What to Do After ED/EA Deadlines

by Sarah M. With early decision and early action applications on the rise, it’s easy to focus on getting those...

Junior Year is Critical for College Admissions

Junior Year is Critical for College Admissions

by Tony T. Junior year is critical in building up your college admission profile, and getting you ready for your...

Key Differences Between Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree

Key Differences Between Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree

by Diane N. Are you considering furthering your education but unsure about the differences between a bachelor's and a master's...

College Essays Blog

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...

How to Write About Your Interest in Medicine

How to Write About Your Interest in Medicine

by Sarah M. If you already know going into your applications that you’ll be focusing on the health sciences, and...

Personal Statements for Business Programs: 3 Great Examples of Writing

Personal Statements for Business Programs: 3 Great Examples of Writing

by Michelle P. Our previous essay blog post focuses on how to write a great personal essay on a business...

How to Write About Your Interest in Business or Entrepreneurship

How to Write About Your Interest in Business or Entrepreneurship

by Drew C. For students applying to business or entrepreneurship programs, the choice can sometimes feel as if it’s self-explanatory....

How to Write with More Emotion in an Essay

How to Write with More Emotion in an Essay

by Michelle P. Have you ever finished a draft of an essay, after hours and hours of thinking, then sat...

Choosing Essay Values that Set You Apart

Choosing Essay Values that Set You Apart

by Sarah M. When it comes to showing your values in college essays, it can be easy to fall into...