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Essential Grad School Search and Application Timeline

If you're thinking about applying to grad school, plan with care so deadlines don't creep up on you. Get ready with this essential application timeline.

by Donald C. Martin

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25,000 "Be Bold" No–Essay Scholarship

Bold.org is built for students, like you, who are determined to make the climb. As you join the Bold.org platform, you get the opportunity to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive to scholarship panels via your student profile. The $25,085 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being: Earnest Determined Moving The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier—who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating. While the scholarship will be awarded on November 30, 2021, the scholarship will have rolling monthly application deadlines. Students applying within earlier application windows will have a greater chance of winning the award. Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.

Max Award: $25,000

sponsored by Bold.org

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Good, Bad, and Unnecessary College Application Advice You Need to Know

You'll hear a lot of advice during the college application process, but it won't be all good! Here's what you should listen to and what you can ignore.

by Kara E. Joyce

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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.

by Keaghan Turner, PhD

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Top Tips for Writing and Editing Your University Apps

Good organization, writing, and editing are important to any college application and admission essay. An international student offers her best advice here!

by Saraphin Yamba

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What Do American Universities Want? Your Complete Guide to the U.S. College Search and Application Process

How do you sort through all of your U.S. university options? How do you figure out what is required? And what do these schools really want to see on your application? Here's what you need to know.

by Darryl Calkins; Alexandra V. Loizzo-Desai

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10 Tips to Help You Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

It's worth it to put in the extra effort and apply to scholarships that require essays. Learn how to write those essays with ease using these 10 tips.

by Jean O'Toole

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How to Write a Winning Study Abroad Scholarship Essay

Studying abroad is a big and expensive part of many students' education, and scholarships can help with that. Here's how to ace those study abroad scholarship essays.

by Ashley Halsey

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Advice for Writing Your Grad School Personal Statement

The personal statement isn't just another essay. Here's what to keep in mind as you're writing this important part of your graduate school application.

by Kim Lifton

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3 Tips for Writing the Best College Admission Essay Possible

Writing your college admission essays can be overwhelming, but you can simplify the process and do your best work by remembering these three key tips.

by Maddy A-C

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Top College and Financial Aid Application Terms You Need to Know

When it comes to college and financial aid applications. a lot of words are thrown around that you may not know yet. Use this list to help you stay on track.

by Srivarsha Rayasam

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Foster–ing Education Scholarship Application

Applicants must be current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student. Students must be legal residents of the United States, residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. The candidate must submit a resumé that lists their professional and academic experience, a transcript from their current school, and an essay to the following prompt: How has did your foster care experience shape you into the person you are today? What advice would you give to your younger self?

Max Award: $2,500

sponsored by Christopher L. Jones Attorney at Law

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How to Find Your Strengths for College Application Essays

Everyone has strengths, even if you can't think of any right now! Here's how to identify your best and write about them in your college admission essays.

by Dia Huth

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What Are the Biggest College Application Mistakes Students Make?

Students often worry about errors in their college applications affecting admission. Here are the worst mistakes that experts suggest looking out for.

by John Chopka; CollegeXpress

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5 Easy Steps to Mastering Your International Admission Essays

You've completed applications, requested transcripts, and asked for letters of recommendation. There's only one admission hurdle left: the dreaded essay.

by Keith Gramling

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The Best Advice, Tips, and Resources for Writing College Admission Essays

Write your best college admission essay with expert tips on planning your story, finding support, avoiding pitfalls, utilizing your resources, and more.

by Bancroft School

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A College Essay Starter Guide for the Long Dog Days of Summer

Getting students to work on college applications during summer is hard. Here's how to encourage teens to get started on writing their college essays.

by Keaghan Turner, PhD

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5 Fun and Unique Ways to Brainstorm Your College Essays

It's time to write your application essays, and these five brainstorming games are going to help you do it. Try them out by yourself or with friends now!

by Jessica Rinker

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3 College Application Mistakes Students Often Make

Before you submit college applications, make sure they're as perfect as can be. Avoid mistakes like lack of details, self-confidence, and extracurriculars!

by Karan Shah

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How to Help Your Student Start Their College Essay

Just because students have to write their college essays themselves doesn't mean parents can't help them think about it. Here are some tips to get them started!

by Kim Lifton