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Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?

Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?

by Sarah M. It has become clear that at many schools, a brief flirtation with test-blindness has ended and the...

3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter

3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter

by Diane N. As you prepare your college applications, one key element that can significantly impact your application is the...

Deciding on a Decision Plan

Deciding on a Decision Plan

by Sarah M. If you're a high school senior applying for college, how can you decide on a decision plan?...

College Essays Blog

How to Write for Common App Prompt #3 – Challenging a Belief

How to Write for Common App Prompt #3 – Challenging a Belief

by Molly R. Previous Essay Narwhal blogs have shared tips and tricks for Common App Prompts #1 and #2. This...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #2 – From Failures to the Future

How to Write for Common App Prompt #2 – From Failures to the Future

by Michelle P. From sleeping late past an alarm clock to losing a contact lenses or misspelling a word in...

Capturing the Right Tone of your College Essay

Capturing the Right Tone of your College Essay

by Molly R. At IvyBoost, we know how important college essays are because they display something more than just test...