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Kay Teekell

Kay Teekell will be an English major at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She enjoys art of all kinds and always has a book by her side. She hopes to enter into the book publishing industry after graduation.

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5 Tips for Writing a Fantastic Essay in College

Writing your first essay in college may be daunting, but you're sure to get an A if you follow these five tipsread more

10 Things to Do Your First Week of College

The first week of college can be a wild time! Here are 10 things every college freshman should do during their first few days on campus.read more

10 Things You Should NOT Bring to College

Kay asked her college friends what students should pack for school. What you should bring varies from person to person, but what not to bring is fairly consistent across the board. Here's what she found!read more

College Essays vs. Scholarship Essays: What's the Difference?

College application essays and scholarship essays have a lot in common. But there are a few key differences you should know about before you start writing.read more

Application Essay Example #6: The Journey

This is an optional narrative essay a student submitted with her application to Southwestern University, and it helped her gain admission there.read more

How to Apply for Scholarships the Right Way

Applying for scholarships can be monotonous, but these seven tips can get you on the right track to winning more money for college.read more