How Auto-Admit and Auto-Merit Policies Work at Public Universities
Key Takeaways “Do I really not need to write an essay to get into this school?” For a surprising number of public universities, the answer is genuinely yes. If a studen...
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What to Do When You Have Too Many Good Topics
Key Takeaways “I don’t know what to write about — I have like six things I could use.” Most essay advice assumes the opposite problem. Not enough material, not ...
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The Danger of Writing to the Prompt Instead of Through It
Key Takeaways “The prompt asked about a challenge, so I wrote about my challenge.” That sounds reasonable. It’s also exactly how a lot of essays end up sounding l...
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Reflection Isn’t a Compliment You Give Yourself
Key Takeaways “I learned that I’m actually really resilient.” That sentence shows up in draft after draft. It’s not wrong. It’s just not finished. Ess...
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The Difference Between a Rigorous Schedule and an Overloaded One
Key Takeaways “If I do not take five APs senior year, I am going to look less competitive.” That is the calculation a lot of students make. More APs. More rigor. More impressiv...
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One Education, Two Degrees: Understanding Two-Institution Dual Degree Programs
Key Takeaways Many students have heard of double majors. Far fewer realize that some colleges offer the opportunity to earn two separate degrees from two different universities. Th...
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Demonstrated Interest: What It Is and When It Matters
Key Takeaways Demonstrated interest is one of the most misunderstood parts of the college admissions process. Some colleges care about it, others don’t, and it can be difficu...
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You Don’t Need a Career Plan. Just Start Exploring.
Key Takeaways “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question students hear throughout childhood. By the time high school begins, it can feel like you&...
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The Path to Your Major Doesn’t Have to Be Straight: It Just Needs to Be Connected
Key Takeaways: Some students feel like they need to know exactly where they’re headed the moment they step into high school. Every class, activity, and summer opportunity sta...
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What Is Actually Optional? A Guide to Making the Right Decision.
Key Takeaways As you work through your college applications, you’ll probably notice the word “optional” appearing more often than you expected. Optional essays. O...
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