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Important College Application Timelines

Important College Application Timelines

by Justin B. As we head into the peak of college application season, keeping track of the wide-ranging dates and...

Self-Studying for an AP Exam?

Self-Studying for an AP Exam?

by Jennifer L. Each year in May, students have the opportunity to take a final AP exam. If your school...

3 STEM Activities that can be done Remotely

3 STEM Activities that can be done Remotely

by David N., PhD There are many options for great STEM extracurricular activities, but not all of them require that...

Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?

Should You Retake the SAT as a Senior?

by Sarah M. It has become clear that at many schools, a brief flirtation with test-blindness has ended and the...

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?...

College Essays Blog

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...

3 Tips to Make Your Essay About Technology More Understandable

3 Tips to Make Your Essay About Technology More Understandable

by Kathleen M. You had a wonderful summer internship or extracurricular where you learned a lot about tech or STEM,...

Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?

Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?

by Kathleen M. If you were a college admissions officer and had the opportunity to read hundreds of personal narratives,...