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Common App Essay Topics: Top Examples 2025

Master the 2025-26 Common App prompts with expert tips, creative topic ideas, and real-life examples of winning college essays from students just like you.

Building a College Resume: Activities to Include This Year

Build a powerful college resume! Discover the best extracurricular activities and top themes to highlight your strengths to admissions committees.

How to Write a Personal Statement for College Admissions?

Letters of Recommendation: How to Ask the Right Way

Need a letter of recommendation? Learn how to ask the right way. This guide helps you pick the best recommender and gives tips for a seamless request.

The Best Resume-Building Ideas for High School Students

Discover the best resume-building ideas for high school students to stand out in college applications and job searches. Start building your future today.

What Colleges Look for in 2025

Discover which character traits colleges seek in 2025 and learn how to showcase them in your application. What do colleges look for?

Ivy Day 2025: What You Need to Know

Ivy Day 2025 is coming—learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what to do after Ivy League decisions are released.

Pennsylvania State University vs. University of Pittsburgh

Penn State vs. Pitt: Let’s compare academics, cost, student life, and career opportunities to find your best-fit university in Pennsylvania.

Boston College vs. Boston University

Compare academics, cost, student life, and career outcomes at BC vs. BU to find your best-fit university in Boston.

FAFSA 2025: What You Need to Know

Learn everything you need to know about the FAFSA 2025, key deadlines, updates, and how to maximize your financial aid with expert guidance.

What Are the Best Private Universities in the U.S?

These schools are known for their academic excellence, competitive private university admission rates, and elite social status.

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) vs. Mississippi State University

Ole Miss vs. MSU: we’ll break down academics, student life, sports, traditions, and more to decide which Mississippi school is best for you.

California AB 104: What Does It Mean For Me?

Read up on the key elements of California's AB 104 bill which was recently enacted to help students recover from poor grades during the pandemic. Find out the pros and cons of switching lower grades to Pass/No pass on your transcript.

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