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3 Tips on a College Portfolio

3 Tips on a College Portfolio

by Sarah M. When it comes to college applications, most of the big tasks are self-explanatory (which is not to...

From Chess Champion to College Success

From Chess Champion to College Success

Ruiyang, a brilliant chess master and top-ranked competitor in the World Youth Championship, always approached challenges with strategy and precision....

6 Simple Tips to Reduce High School Stress

6 Simple Tips to Reduce High School Stress

by Jennifer L. It’s that time of year when high school feels like a never-ending to-do list – tests, deadlines,...

College Essays Blog

How to Avoid a Bad Introduction

How to Avoid a Bad Introduction

by Kathleen M. "It was a Dark and Stormy Night…" Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote a novel that started with this phrase...

In Conclusion: How to Wrap Up an Essay

In Conclusion: How to Wrap Up an Essay

by Kathleen M. If you have to tell people that they have reached the end of your personal statement, you...

Revising Your Own College Essay

Revising Your Own College Essay

by Kathleen M. Now that you have a draft of your Common App Essay written, it is time for revision....

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