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3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter

3 Tips for a Standout Recommendation Letter

by Diane N. As you prepare your college applications, one key element that can significantly impact your application is the...

Deciding on a Decision Plan

Deciding on a Decision Plan

by Sarah M. If you're a high school senior applying for college, how can you decide on a decision plan?...

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...

What do Students Study in a Data Science College Major?

What do Students Study in a Data Science College Major?

by Mia J. With the rapid development of AI and internet companies, coupled with high salaries and countless job opportunities,...

College Essays Blog

How to Be Specific in College Essays

How to Be Specific in College Essays

By Kathleen M. One of the key lessons to learn as you write your personal narrative as a part of...

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays

How to Use Pronouns for Personal College Essays

by Kathleen M. As you write, you may find yourself googling questions that are stressing you out. You know that...

Help! I’m Stuck on my College Essay

Help! I’m Stuck on my College Essay

by Kathleen M. You have been working on college applications essay and trying to come up with an idea but...

Common App Essay Resources

Common App Essay Resources

by Kathleen M. The Common App refreshes on August 1, and it is time to review the personal essay prompts...

Past and Present Tense in College Essays

Past and Present Tense in College Essays

by Kathleen M. You are working away on your college application essays and suddenly wonder – wait should I be...

Comma Splices: How to Fix It?

Comma Splices: How to Fix It?

by Kathleen M. When I was a college student, I had a professor offer me an F on an essay...