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3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors

3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors

With AI and new technologies being developed every day, the fields for college majors is also constantly shifting and changing....

How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

by David H. N., PhDThe transition between 8th grade and high school is big time of change for teens, which...

Making the Most of Professors in Pre-College Programs

Making the Most of Professors in Pre-College Programs

by Abby G. Professors who engage in pre-college programs are more than just experts in their fields; they’re your first...

College Essays Blog

Comma Splices: How to Fix It?

Comma Splices: How to Fix It?

by Kathleen M. When I was a college student, I had a professor offer me an F on an essay...

3 Tips to Make Your Essay About Technology More Understandable

3 Tips to Make Your Essay About Technology More Understandable

by Kathleen M. You had a wonderful summer internship or extracurricular where you learned a lot about tech or STEM,...

Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?

Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?

by Kathleen M. If you were a college admissions officer and had the opportunity to read hundreds of personal narratives,...