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Top 3 Tips for Finding Extracurricular Activities in High School

Struggling to find impressive high school extracurriculars? Check out one student's advice to help you think outside the box and find activities you enjoy.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Northwestern University

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

Helping Your Indecisive Teen With the College Search

The college search is a huge process with a lot of choices for students to make. Here's how to guide your teen to informed decisions when looking at schools.

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Content Marketer, ValuePenguin.com

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

Good Alternatives for When You Can't Find an Internship

Sure, internships impress colleges, but they can be hard to secure. Luckily there are many other things you can do this summer to strengthen your applications.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

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

First-Gen Students: How to Navigate the College Search

Being a first-generation student makes the college search overwhelming without a parent to guide you, but you can own your admission process. Here's how!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Northwestern University

Great Extracurricular Activities That Won't Break Your Bank Account

You don't need to have expensive hobbies to strengthen your college apps! These extracurricular activities are perfect for students looking to save their money.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Top 10 Lessons Learned in the Pandemic Admission Cycle

There's a lot we've learned about college admission from the pandemic. Here's a look at the top 10 lessons to carry with you from this application cycle.

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Founder and President, College Bound Mentor

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