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Building Strong Bonds for Powerful Recommendation Letters

Building Strong Bonds for Powerful Recommendation Letters

By Abby G. A glowing college recommendation letter from a teacher or mentor does not only come from straight-A report...

A Quick College Admissions Timeline: Key Dates for UCs, Ivies, & More

A Quick College Admissions Timeline: Key Dates for UCs, Ivies, & More

Applying to college can be stressful, but knowing the timeline makes everything easier. Whether you're aiming for the University of...

5 Factors that Matter Besides Rankings in a College List

5 Factors that Matter Besides Rankings in a College List

by Jennifer L. When building a college list, it’s easy to get caught up in rankings. While those numbers might...

3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors

3 Must-Read Updates on New College Majors

With AI and new technologies being developed every day, the fields for college majors is also constantly shifting and changing....

How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

How 8th Graders Can Use Summer to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

by David H. N., PhDThe transition between 8th grade and high school is big time of change for teens, which...

Making the Most of Professors in Pre-College Programs

Making the Most of Professors in Pre-College Programs

by Abby G. Professors who engage in pre-college programs are more than just experts in their fields; they’re your first...

College Essays Blog

How to Record Accomplishments in Activities

How to Record Accomplishments in Activities

by Kathleen M. Thinking about applying to college?  Looking for a new year’s resolution?  I have an idea for you! ...

Tips on Writing a Waitlist Letter

Tips on Writing a Waitlist Letter

by Kathleen M. You selected your dream school, you applied and …. wait list!  Now what? If this school is...

How to Revise Cliches in Essays

How to Revise Cliches in Essays

by Kathleen M. You have heard the advice to avoid cliches and maybe you have even tried to rid yourself...

Share Your Passion in an Essay

Share Your Passion in an Essay

by Kathleen M. You have always loved math (or whatever subject is your passion!) and now is your time to...

How to Write About STEM Projects

How to Write About STEM Projects

By Kathleen M. So you are a STEM student who has lots of application essays to write and are struggling...

How to Write a COSMOS Essay

How to Write a COSMOS Essay

by Kathleen M. The COSMOS Application is open and live for 2025.  One big reminder right from the start –...