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How Can Parents Help in the College Applications Process? (now with Vlog )

How Can Parents Help in the College Applications Process? (now with Vlog )

by Jennifer L. Applying to college has become much more complex than in the past when parents applied.  It...

Summer is Critical for College Apps

Summer is Critical for College Apps

by Tony T. Summer is a critical time for college applicants because it offers you a unique opportunity to...

Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

by Jennifer L. Vising a college campus is one of...

Jaw-dropping College Admissions Results 2023

Jaw-dropping College Admissions Results 2023

by Tony T. The Year of 2023 has proven to...

What is the New Digital SAT?

What is the New Digital SAT?

by Tony T. If you are a current sophomore student in high...

Must Know – SAT/ACT for admissions 2023-2024?

Must Know – SAT/ACT for admissions 2023-2024?

by Tony T. After 3 years of unstable testing registration and proctored test chaos, College Board and its managed SAT...

College Essays Blog

The Volunteer Essay

The Volunteer Essay

by Albert Leo “LOOK COLLEGES, I AM A GOOD PERSON!” In...

3 Excellent Examples of Personal Writing

3 Excellent Examples of Personal Writing

by Michelle So you’re well underway on your first draft of your college essay. You have a story, you’ve given...

The College Essay and the Philosopher’s Thoughts

The College Essay and the Philosopher’s Thoughts

by Albert Leo When we think of philosophy, we might think of some Greek man draped with a piece of...

Perfection is Boring

Perfection is Boring

by Albert Leo 2. The lessons we take from obstacles...

Expressing Identity in the Common App Prompts

Expressing Identity in the Common App Prompts

by Albert Leo Now that you’ve started looking at the prompts for the Common App, you can already see how...

Inspiring Quotes from 3 Famous Writers

Inspiring Quotes from 3 Famous Writers

by Michelle Finally, the big moment is here. Time to start on your college essay. You’ve cleaned up a good...