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What Makes an Ivy League School the Right Fit for You?

What Makes an Ivy League School the Right Fit for You?

by Jennifer L. Applying to an Ivy League school is notoriously challenging. With acceptance rates as low as 3-5%, the...

How to Choose a STEM Major

How to Choose a STEM Major

by David N., PhD If a student is considering majoring in STEM, how should they go about choosing their major?...

UC App & Common App Opens Aug 1

UC App & Common App Opens Aug 1

by Diane N. August 1st marks a significant milestone for high school seniors as the Common Application and University of...

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5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

by Nick L. Writer’s block. These two words have plagued writers ever since ancient Mesopotamians began scrawling ideas into clay...

Don’t Miss these 3 Details in Your College Essays!

Don’t Miss these 3 Details in Your College Essays!

by Michelle After days of typing and staring blankly at a computer screen, you’ve managed to complete a first draft...

How to Write About a Community

How to Write About a Community

by Michelle One popular prompt that pops up often for college essays would be a question like ‘Describe a community...