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Debunking Common College Admissions Myths

Debunking Common College Admissions Myths

By Sarah M. There is a dizzying amount of information and advice surround college applications and admissions, making it difficult...

How Has AI Affected College Admissions?

How Has AI Affected College Admissions?

By Lydia C. Given the rising power of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools in synthesizing strings of words, it has affected...

Should You Apply via Regular Decision or Early Action?

Should You Apply via Regular Decision or Early Action?

By David N. Colleges let you apply “early”? And why would you want to do that? Well, applying early via...

College Essays Blog

How to Avoid a Boring Essay

How to Avoid a Boring Essay

by Kathleen M. One of the main challenges in writing a Common App Essay is writing something that isn’t boring...

How to Be Specific in College Essays

How to Be Specific in College Essays

By Kathleen M. One of the key lessons to learn as you write your personal narrative as a part of...

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays

by Kathleen M. As you write, you may find yourself googling questions that are stressing you out. You know that...