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Almost every scholarship application will ask you for an essay. The thing is, they’re asking everyone else too so, in the end, they get thousands or hundreds of thousands of essays to go through. The key to getting noticed is standing out and not writing about the same topic as someone else. Here are a …

You might think that with college applications out of the way, and acceptance letters rolling in, that second semester of senior year will be a breeze. However, there’s still plenty of prep work to do. A college prep checklist can help you remember what you need to do. Here are some things you should have on …

Believe it or not, GPA and test scores are not the only things that matter in a college application. Far from! There are essays to consider, letters of recommendation, academic rigor, and of course extracurricular activities. Potential colleges want to know who you are, in and out of the classroom—and your extracurricular activity actually plays …

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. …

A personal statement is one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal when you are applying to college. It is the one component that allows you to showcase your unique talents and skills, all those traits that set you apart from all other applicants. When all applications come accompanied by outstanding academic grades, how …

Do you feel like you’ve bitten off more than you could chew during your senior year? If you chose a lot of extracurriculars with college prep on top of it, you could easily become overwhelmed if you don’t have a strategy. There’s a good solution though: create a daily schedule. Create a Schedule Creating a …

There are certain things that are sure to get your application rejected. Here’s a list of things of what NOT to do on your college application. Send in Gifts While you might be doing this as a way to show your appreciation, sending in gifts along with your application may be misconstrued as a form …

You may have taken up a hobby or a few extracurricular activities as a way to take a break from academics. But did you know that these very pursuits can give your application an expected edge? It can boost your chances of getting accepted into college. Check out some of the ways that your special …

No, not all colleges accept the Common Application. Only 600 of over 2,400 colleges in the US use the Common App. So, where does that leave you? How the Common App Works The Common App is an online application that allows students to apply to its member colleges with one application. This can be a …

It’s only natural to depend on your parents to make all the major decisions at home. Whether it is related to picking the best orthodontist in town, to choosing the best family health insurance. However, as a high school student on the brink of the home and all its comforts, it is important for you …