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Plan Extracurriculars for College

Plan Extracurriculars for College

by Justin B. “You may not realize it, but you do it all the time. Begin with the end in...

3 Potential Careers in Health Care (Vlog)

3 Potential Careers in Health Care (Vlog)

by Sophia S. High school is an exciting time to explore different fields and develop a better understanding of how...

Exciting New UC Majors (Vlog)

Exciting New UC Majors (Vlog)

by Jennifer L. The University of California (UC) system continues to expand its academic offerings, introducing innovative new majors across...

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How to Be Original When Writing Personal Essays

How to Be Original When Writing Personal Essays

by Drew C. Everyone knows that a good personal essay is original. It’s one of the laws of the universe...

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Changing the World

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Changing the World

by Sarah M. One fairly common supplemental essay is something about how you want to make an impact, or to...

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity

by Molly R. A common essay supplement prompt for college applications asks students to share more about their identity, race,...

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