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How to Make Your College Applications Stand Out

How can you make your college applications rise to the top of the heap? Read on for expert advice from an admission insider that helps break the process down.

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Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid, Endicott College

13 Things Admission Teams See in Great Grad School Applications

What are graduate admission officers looking for when reviewing applications? It's not all about grades. Here's what they expect to see in a grad student.

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Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, West Virginia University

Using Dialogue in Your College Application Essay

Admission officers are swamped. They want to be wowed by hopeful students' applications—including their admission essays. Try using dialogue to stand out!

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Founder, Mint Tutors LLC

How Learning to Freewrite Can Generate Great College Essay Ideas

How can you come up with the basis for a standout college application essay when you have no idea where to start? Here are some tips to try freewriting.

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Independent College Counselor, Author

Insider Tips for Preparing an Art and Design Portfolio

A few tips to consider when compiling a college admission art portfolio, so that you might give it the "wow factor" the admission office is looking for.

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Former Director of Admissions, Columbus College of Art and Design

Who and How to Ask for College Recommendation Letters

What should be at the top of your college applications to-do list? Getting your recommendations lined up. Learn more about asking for letters here!

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College Applications: Follow the Directions

When it comes to college applications, an idea as simple as "follow the directions" can help keep you out of the "no" pile.

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Director of Communications, Commonwealth School

Your Simple Guide to Junior and Senior Year Admission Planning

The college application process is going to fly by faster than you'd think. Here's a college search timeline to help guide you through your junior and senior year.

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How to Write a Transfer Essay That Will Impress Admission Officers

Before writing your transfer essay, you need to ask yourself: Why are you applying to this college? Learn what else you should (and shouldn't) do here!

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Former Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Marketing, Sacred Heart University

Who Can Help Me Complete My Financial Aid Forms?

Applying for financial aid can be complicated, it's smart to seek out help. But who are the right people to ask? Our experts have advice to find helpers.

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