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10 Important Essay Editing Tips

Here are 10 valuable tips to incorporate into your editing process to perfect your drafts and submit essays you feel confident about.

How to Prepare for Your College Tour and Visit

In this guide, we're exploring all things college visits! We've gathered exciting tips and actionable information to prepare you for campus tours.

2025 Middlebury Acceptance Rate & How It Affects You

Discover Middlebury’s acceptance rate and other key admissions statistics. We’ll learn what it takes to get admitted to this top Vermont college.

Summer Edge: Activities that Boost your College Apps

Discover key summer activities (from internships to passion projects) that actually impress universities. Don’t let summer slip away!

Carnegie Mellon’s Acceptance Rate Continues Competitive Trend

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

How Today’s Students Are Quietly Using Tech to Take Control of Their Education

An Inside Look at College Athletic Recruitment

Let’s explore college athletic recruitment, from scholarships to the recruitment timeline, and how to boost your odds of playing at a collegiate level.

500+ Best Argumentative Essay Topics & Ideas (2025)

Learn more about what an argumentative essay is, how you can effectively brainstorm to make the most out of your writing sessions, and topics to help guide your thinking.

Why Do Grad Schools Love Liberal Arts College Applicants?

Today, we’ll uncover the real reason why graduate schools love liberal arts college applicants and how you can leverage this information for the better.

What is the Best Ivy League for Engineering?

Discover the best Ivy League schools for engineering, compare top programs, and learn how to build a balanced college list to boost your chances of admission.

GPA Scale Reporting on the Common App Explained

Learn how to report your GPA on the Common App, including scale options, calculations, and tips for accurately showcasing your academic performance.

What is the Highest GPA You Can Get? 7 Tips to Achieve It

Early high school students also often don’t understand how their GPA will influence college admissions decisions. Let’s break that down.

What is Rolling Admissions & How It Impacts College Applications

We define what rolling admissions basis means, how it works, examples, how it compares to regular decision and early action, & deadlines.

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