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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

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....

Supercharge Your Essay Paragraphs

Supercharge Your Essay Paragraphs

by Kathleen M. We all know what a paragraph is.  But do we?  We can agree that a paragraph has...