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How to Improve a Low Grade in a Difficult Class

How to Improve a Low Grade in a Difficult Class

By Sarah M. Feeling stressed about a low grade in a difficult class is completely normal: almost every student experiences...

High School Course Planning Tips

High School Course Planning Tips

By Jennifer L. Selecting courses for a new school year is an important decision that can shape both your academic...

How to Build a Standout Extracurricular Profile

How to Build a Standout Extracurricular Profile

By Lilly G. In today’s competitive admissions landscape, a strong extracurricular profile is often what sets you apart among thousands...

College Essays Blog

How to Use Semicolons for Sentence Variety

How to Use Semicolons for Sentence Variety

by Kathleen M. Making decisions about when and how to use semicolons is more often about style than it is...

Where to Add Detail in College Essays?

Where to Add Detail in College Essays?

by Kathleen M. It is time to write an essay, and you've read all of the prompts and have selected...

Ways to Analyze the Main Point of a Reading

Ways to Analyze the Main Point of a Reading

by Kathleen M. It is time to start learning a few shortcuts to help you in reading and writing for...

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