The Importance Behind Letter of Recommendation (Part 2)
Who to ask for letters of recommendation Deciding who to ask to write your letter of recommendation can be a tough decision. After investing so much…
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The Importance Behind Letters of Recommendation (Part 1)
Meaningful Letters of Recommendation Colleges are looking for students who not only perform well academically, but are also unique in their personalities and extracurricular activities. Your…
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Why Your High School Matters in College Admissions
There is quite a bit of talk around the impact of high school on college admissions and let me definitely say that the high school you…
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Why Admissions Seems Unfair
Why is admissions unfair? Because it is. Let me clarify, from your perspective, the admissions process is incredibly unfair. You have worked your butt off for…
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What a Waitlist Really Means
College decisions are rolling out almost daily. Students are checking their email accounts, college portals, and mailboxes almost every hour in hopes of an acceptance rolling…
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How to Write Your Best College Essay (Part 4)
Everyone loves a great story and the key to great storytelling is description. The more real you’re able to make an experience feel, the easier it…
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How to Write Your Best College Essay (Part 3)
Having a strong and clear voice in your college essay is almost as important as the hook. It’s part of what keeps the reader engaged throughout…
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More Bad News from the UCs?
It seems that with every admissions season, the University of California system seems to be the bearer of bad news for aspiring college students and California…
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How to Write Your Best College Essay (Part 2)
A large part of growing up and showing that you’re ready for college is learning from your experiences. The best way to do this in your…
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How to Write Your Best College Essay (Part 1)
You hear it constantly because it’s true, the hook is the single most important part of your college essay. Why? Because it’s the first thing the…