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College Counseling Blog
College Counseling 5 Tips for Picking AP Courses
by Jennifer L. Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer a great opportunity for high school students to challenge themselves academically, potentially...
College Counseling 3 Interesting Careers in the Humanities
by Sarah M. Students sometimes hesitate to major in a humanities field, because they worry about what jobs will be...
College Counseling 3 Great Clubs for STEM in High School
by Diane N. Are you passionate about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and looking for ways to explore your...
College Essays Blog
College Essays 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,...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Writing a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay
by Michelle P. You’ve tackled the main Common App essay with a great story showing your change and growth. Perhaps...
College Essays Supplemental Essays: Why this Major?
by Drew C. “Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the major you have selected.” “Why this major?” is one of...
