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How to Stay Organized During College Applications

How to Stay Organized During College Applications

by Jennifer L. The college application process involves many moving parts, from letters of recommendation, essays, and test scores to...

How Important Are Your Grades in Senior Year?

How Important Are Your Grades in Senior Year?

by Jennifer L. Very important! Your senior year grades, especially those from the first semester, can significantly influence your college...

6 Essential Tips for New College Students

6 Essential Tips for New College Students

by Ziba R. Transitioning from high school to college marks a significant shift in your academic journey. As you step...

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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...

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