Using AI on Your College Essay: What Colleges and the Common App Actually Say
Key Takeaways “It’s just for ideas. That’s allowed, right?” A student has a chat window open and a blinking cursor on a blank page. Maybe it’s allowed...
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The “Community” Essay When You Don’t Feel Part of One
Key Takeaways “I’m not really part of any community. I don’t have a team or a club or a group of friends who feel like a ‘we.'” That’s a common ...
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Retaking the SAT or ACT: When a Second Try Is Worth It
Key Takeaways “I got a 1290. Everyone says I should take it again.” That’s the advice students hear from friends, tutors, and relatives, almost always without a n...
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Divorced or Separated Parents and Financial Aid: Whose Information Counts?
Key Takeaways A student sits at the kitchen table with her mother. Her father lives across town. Which one of them is supposed to fill this out? Her mom says it should be her dad, ...
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Do Expensive Summer Programs Help? What Colleges Say
Key Takeaways A family sits at the kitchen table with a brochure. Four weeks at a famous campus. Dorm room, college-level class, a certificate at the end. The price is $9,260. Ever...
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Early Action vs. Early Decision: The Difference You Need to Know Before Applying
Keytakeaways College applications already come with enough decisions. Which colleges should you apply to?What should you write your essay about?Which test should you take? An...
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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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BS/MD vs. Premed: Which Path Is Right for You?
Key Takeaways For students set on becoming physicians, one of the earliest and most important decisions is choosing between a BS/MD program and the traditional premedical route. At...
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