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Brainstorm about your college application essay
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Engaging Ways To Open Your College App Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 9, 2023
The new year has begun and rising seniors have their college admissions essays on their minds. It’s important to start thinking about your application early so you’re not panicking when the time comes to write it. Fortunately, the current Common App essay prompts have not changed from the last application cycle, which is great news …
What are some summer activities for college applications?
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What Summer Activities Will Help My College Application?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Looking to give your college applications a bit of a boost this summer? There are plenty of things you can be doing over the three months you’re off, even if you’re out of class. Here are just three examples of summer activities perfect for your college applications: Take Summer Courses There are plenty of options …
Here are some college prep activities to do over the summer so you aren't as stressed later.
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How to Balance Summer College Prep Activities

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
For most students, summer means free time, friends, family, and fun. Although unwinding before entering senior year is important, it is just as important to make time for a few college prep activities to help alleviate impending senior year stress. Summer Reading Just because you aren’t enrolled in Advanced Placement doesn’t mean you can’t read …
Here's how to boost your GPA this summer.
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3 Ways to Boost Your GPA This Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are disappointed with your last year’s grades, it’s not too late to take steps to improve your GPA. Here are a few things you can do over the summer vacation to boost your GPA to not jeopardize your college applications. Get a Tutor for Your Weaker Subjects Whether you are struggling with chemistry …
Find some volunteer work that interests you this summer!
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2 Ways to Find Volunteer Work That Suits You This Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you know that volunteering can be a great way to boost your college application? It helps you develop crucial transferable skills, from communication and interpersonal skills to team working and leadership skills. You will also hone your time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. All of these skills can add serious weight to your …
Start your summer college prep as soon as possible!
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10 Ways to Prep for College in the Summer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 8, 2024
Summer break means no school and endless fun. But amidst the excitement, don’t forget the importance of planning for your future. College prep is all about getting yourself ready for the next step in your education journey. It involves a range of tasks aimed at helping you apply to colleges and succeed once you’re enrolled. …
Use active voice when writing your college application essay.
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College App Essay Tip: Use the Active Voice

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you struggling with how to write your college application essay? Don’t worry! Many do. Quite a few students have to brainstorm to determine just what they want to write about and once they settle on a topic, the problem lies in HOW to write it. A major tip is to use the active voice. …

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