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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...

What Counts as Advanced Training in STEM Research?

What Counts as Advanced Training in STEM Research?

by David H. N., PhD Advanced training in STEM research is one of the most important extracurricular activities in college...

The SAT and ACT are Back

The SAT and ACT are Back

by Justin B. From grade inflation in high schools, to personal statements authored by AI to 50% of applicants not...

College Essays Blog

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...