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What to Do After ED/EA Deadlines

What to Do After ED/EA Deadlines

by Sarah M. With early decision and early action applications on the rise, it’s easy to focus on getting those...

Junior Year is Critical for College Admissions

Junior Year is Critical for College Admissions

by Tony T. Junior year is critical in building up your college admission profile, and getting you ready for your...

Key Differences Between Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree

Key Differences Between Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree

by Diane N. Are you considering furthering your education but unsure about the differences between a bachelor's and a master's...

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...