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An Essay About You: How to Tackle Your College Essay
Your college essay is a reflection on you and your experiences, but writing about yourself can be difficult. Here's some good advice on how to get started.
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How to Motivate Yourself to Start College Applications
Struggling to begin your college applications? Beat procrastination with these actionable tips on goal setting, accountability, and building momentum.
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How to Be a Competitive College Applicant
More and more students are applying to college. With a larger applicant pool, students have to work harder to stand out. Here's how you can do just that.
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Five Ways to Manage College Application Stress Effectively
Feeling overwhelmed by college application deadlines? Discover 5 surefire ways to effectively manage stress, stay organized, and submit your best applications stress-free.
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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Applying to College
A college sophomore offers key advice about the early steps of the college search and application process, plus what to remember after getting accepted.
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Video: How to Survive High School and Find Scholarships
High school is stressful, and there's so much to get done. Here are a few tips to help you survive high school and some extra tips on finding scholarships.
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Top High School Activities to Boost College Applications
Quality high school activities will strengthen your college applications, but where do you start? These extracurriculars can help increase your chances.
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Embrace Your Pointy Self: Why Being a Typical Well-Rounded Student Is Overrated
Some people say the only way to stand out on college applications is to be a well-rounded student. But you can also stand out by being "pointy." Here's how!
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The Best College Search Websites, Books, and Apps
Searching for colleges requires a lot of research, and it can be difficult without the right tools. Here are the top resources to use for your college search!
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How to Approach Tragedy and Loss in Your College Essay
You may feel compelled to write about a difficult subject for your college essay. Here are some tips to write about hard topics with respect and impact.
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