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How to Approach the Common App Honors Section

How to Approach the Common App Honors Section

by Sarah M. While college essays provide the most direct opportunity to tell admissions officers about who you are, it...

So Many Colleges, So Many Choices!

So Many Colleges, So Many Choices!

by Jennifer L. While last week's post discussed the basics you should consider for your college list, how do you...

The College List

The College List

by Sarah M. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and picking which ones to apply to can...

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Perfection is Boring

Perfection is Boring

by Albert Leo 2. The lessons we take from obstacles...

Expressing Identity in the Common App Prompts

Expressing Identity in the Common App Prompts

by Albert Leo Now that you’ve started looking at the prompts for the Common App, you can already see how...

Inspiring Quotes from 3 Famous Writers

Inspiring Quotes from 3 Famous Writers

by Michelle Finally, the big moment is here. Time to start on your college essay. You’ve cleaned up a good...

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