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Turn Your Summer College Program into a Powerful Application Asset

Turn Your Summer College Program into a Powerful Application Asset

by David H. N., PhD Summer programs on college campuses are not just for filling a slot in the activities...

How to Launch a Cool Micro-Project (That Colleges Will Love)

How to Launch a Cool Micro-Project (That Colleges Will Love)

by Jennifer L.If you're a high school student wondering how to stand out on college applications, here's a secret: you...

A College Application To-Do List for Summer

A College Application To-Do List for Summer

by Sarah M. As the summer begins, it’s the perfect time to start your college applications. This encompasses a lot,...

College Essays Blog

How to be the Real You in Writing

How to be the Real You in Writing

by Kathleen M. As Oscar Wilde famously quipped, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.”  If only this advice were...

Limiting Distractions for a Better Writing Experience

Limiting Distractions for a Better Writing Experience

by Kathleen M. Have you ever tried to convince someone that you can multitask?  If yes, you probably need to...

Why and When to Write?

Why and When to Write?

by Kathleen M. Congratulations! You finished exams and have taken a little time off and now you want to know...