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How to End a College Application Essay
Endings are tricky. Here are three tips to help students strike the right tone when writing the ending of an admissions essay.
Why College Essays Are the Most Important Part of Your Application
Since the emergence of COVID, the majority of colleges in the U.S. have switched to a test-optional admissions process…
What Parents Need to Know About How Colleges Assess Their Child’s High School Transcript
Every high school in the U.S. is different, with different grading policies, class sizes, available courses, and more. With this great diversity of educational offerings and…
Will Your Future College Go Out of Business? 4 Resources for Evaluating a College’s Financial Health in the Post-Pandemic Era
In light of the economic challenges of the last year, people have tightened their purse strings, made sacrifices, and held on to the hope that the…
How To Start a College Essay
Wondering how to start a college application essay in a way that will immediately capture your reader’s attention? It’s best to go straight to the experts: …
Five Things NOT to Do In Your College Application Essay
These five examples of what NOT to do in a college essay will help your application stand out and not get lost in the admissions pile….