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3 Smart Steps to Creating a College Application Strategy

The best way to complete your college applications is by having an application strategy. Here are three key steps to understanding and building your game plan.

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Founder, College Mindset

The Importance of Storytelling on Your College Application

Your college application should be the ultimate story about you! Here's how to tell your story from beginning to end beyond your admission essay.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

3 Important Steps to Acing the "Why Us?" Essay

"Why this college?" is a common college application essay prompt. Here's how you can stand out when you're writing about why you love and chose your dream school.

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Psychologist and Founder, Top College Consultants

Reuse or Recycle: How to Manage College Essay Material

The key to the college admission process is being as efficient as possible. Here's how to be smart about organizing and reusing essay materials for multiple schools.

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College Admission Consultant, Solomon Admissions

Should I Avoid Clichés in My College Admission Essay?

Is it okay to use a cliche in your college application essay? The answer might surprise you. Read our expert's advice here!

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What's the Best Advice for Writing a College Essay?

There's a lot of advice on how to write the college application essay, but you need to be careful who you listen to. Find out the best (and worst) tips here!

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Why You Should Answer the New COVID Essay Prompt

The Common Application is allowing students to explain how the pandemic has impacted them. Here's why and how you should write this type of college essay.

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

5 Tips for Writing a Strong Personal Statement

The college admission personal statement can be tough to get just right. Use these five tips to guide your writing for a great admission essay!

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College Counselor and Tutor, Moon Prep

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!

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

6 of the Worst College Admission Essay Myths You Shouldn't Listen To

There's a lot of misinformation out there surrounding the college admission essay. Consider these myths and facts before you get started.

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

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