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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...

Starting Your First Internship or Research Project: 3 Essential Tips

Starting Your First Internship or Research Project: 3 Essential Tips

by Diane N. Starting your first internship or research project can be both thrilling and daunting. Here are three essential...

3 Interdisciplinary Majors – Where Your Interests Intersect

3 Interdisciplinary Majors – Where Your Interests Intersect

by Jennifer L. Are you interested in exploring multiple areas of study? Do you have varied interests and are not...

What to Ask Yourself for Choosing a College Major

What to Ask Yourself for Choosing a College Major

by Sarah M. When beginning the college application process, some students may know exactly what they want to major in....

9 Ways College Differs from High School

9 Ways College Differs from High School

by Ziba R. Transitioning from high school to college marks a significant milestone in one's academic journey. It's a time...

College Essays Blog

How to be the Real You in Writing

How to be the Real You in Writing

by Kathleen M. As Oscar Wilde famously quipped, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.”  If only this advice were...

Limiting Distractions for a Better Writing Experience

Limiting Distractions for a Better Writing Experience

by Kathleen M. Have you ever tried to convince someone that you can multitask?  If yes, you probably need to...

Why and When to Write?

Why and When to Write?

by Kathleen M. Congratulations! You finished exams and have taken a little time off and now you want to know...

Introducing You: Ways to Open Your Personal College Essay

Introducing You: Ways to Open Your Personal College Essay

by Kathleen M. When do you write your introduction?  Is it the first thing you write or the last? Or...

3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You

3 Examples of Personal Writing to Inspire You

by Michelle P. Along with summer sunshine and catching up with exciting summer flicks, students might find themselves spinning the...

From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose

From Drab to Fab: How to Enliven Your Prose

by Kathleen M. Ever wonder how to add more life to your writing? Sometimes writing is correct and clear but...