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3 College Applications Resources to Get You Ready

3 College Applications Resources to Get You Ready

by David H. N., PhD College applications make the first semester of senior year THE busiest semester of high school....

4 Recommended Posts on College Applications

4 Recommended Posts on College Applications

College applications can seem like an intimidating labyrinth for any student new to the process.How many colleges should a student...

Fuel Your Passion for Free: 4 Ways to Dive into Academic Interests

Fuel Your Passion for Free: 4 Ways to Dive into Academic Interests

by Jennifer L. Exploring what you love doesn’t have to come with a price tag.  Whether you’re drawn to science,...

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How to Pick Your UC PIQ Prompts

How to Pick Your UC PIQ Prompts

by Kathleen M. For the University of California system, students will need to choose four of eight Personal Insight Questions....

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...

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