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An Essay About You: How to Tackle Your College Essay

Your college essay is a reflection on you and your experiences, but writing about yourself can be difficult. Here's some good advice on how to get started.

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Student, Washington College

How to Motivate Yourself to Start College Applications

You know you have to start your college applications, but you could use some inspiration or something at this point. Here's the motivation you're looking for.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

How to Be a Competitive College Applicant

More and more students are applying to college. With a larger applicant pool, students have to work harder to stand out. Here's how you can do just that.

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Freelance Writer, Former High School Counselor

Five Ways to Manage College Application Stress Effectively

Feeling overwhelmed by college application deadlines? Discover 5 surefire ways to effectively manage stress, stay organized, and submit your best applications stress-free.

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Founder, Moon Prep

6 Important Pieces of the Transfer Admission Process

Transferring may seem hard, but one thing's for sure: These six things are extremely important to your admission process and success as a transfer student.

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Freelance Writer

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Applying to College

A college sophomore offers key advice about the early steps of the college search and application process, plus what to remember after getting accepted.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Top High School Activities to Boost College Applications

Quality high school activities will strengthen your college applications, but where do you start? These extracurriculars can help increase your chances.

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Freelance Writer

Embrace Your Pointy Self: Why Being a Typical Well-Rounded Student Is Overrated

Some people say the only way to stand out on college applications is to be a well-rounded student. But you can also stand out by being "pointy." Here's how!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Three Easy Ways to Make Your Résumé Stand Out to Colleges

Want to impress college admission officers? Learn three easy ways to refine your high school resume and showcase your unique strengths and achievements.

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Founder, Moon Prep

How to Help Your High School Senior Prepare for College

Your high school senior will be off to college before you know it. Here's how you can help during their last year of high school and final admission steps.

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Freelance Writer

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