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Master the art of grabbing attention with powerful opening lines.
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Learn About Prompts That Inspire Outstanding Essays.
Stanford’s Return to Standardized Testing Marks a Broader Trend
Stanford and other top schools reintroduce SAT/ACT requirements, reinforcing a growing shift in college admissions.
Don’t Panic about “Peak Admissions Insanity”
Our perspective on a recent article published in the New York Times, which raised some important issues.
How to make an authentic personal essay for college applications
On this recorded webinar, our college essay coaches share top tips on the art of personal writing.
Six Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your College Essay
When writing college essays, well-meaning students struggle with the same problems. These are the top 6.
Journal Your Way to College
Discover the benefits of documenting your college journey, and how it can give you an edge in admissions.
The 5 Things to Do to Craft a Top College Essay
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Tips for Successful College Visits
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The (Unexpected?) Rise of Standardized Testing
Dartmouth College, Yale, Brown, and the University of Texas at Austin reinstated standardized testing.
Here’s our view on the changes.