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How to Write a Personal Statement for College Admissions?

Junior Year College Research: Start Now!

Junior year is the best time to begin college research. Start your college list with our guide on researching schools, from majors to campus culture.

6 Academic Writing Tips for Students

College Admissions FAQs for Parents: What You Should Know This Fall

Your child is applying to college this fall. Need help? Find answers to key questions on what you need to do — and how to help without overstepping.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Yale Essays

Â Like its Ivy League counterparts, Yale only admits a small percentage of its applicants. The short answer component of the Yale application offers students the opportunity to tell the admission committee more about themselves - Â activities, interests, or experiences that have been meaningful to you and will make you stand out from the rest. Here is some practical advice on what you should include in your responses.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Princeton Essays

It's no easy feat to draft persuasive responses in a limited word count. In this article, we'll provide tips on writing your Princeton essays.

Bay Area College Admissions Dynamics

Read on for more information about Bay Area college admissions, from the counselor point of view. In this article, we discuss trends and what they mean.

International Baccalaureate: What You Need to Know

Fewer high school students understand the International Baccalaureate program. Here's what you need to know.

What to Wear to a College Interview

What to wear to a college interview? This is not the most formal situation you'll ever be in, but professionalism does require some extra steps.

Finding the Best Social Fit in a College

While you're considering the academic rigor of a college, also take note of the social aspects. Finding the best social fit in a college is often downplayed.

Does My High School Ranking Matter?

You may have seen various local news sources in your area boast when a particular high school ranks well for the area, state, or even country. It can be difficult to know if you should take these rankings seriously though. After all, some question whether or not college rankings even matter, so why would the ranking of a high school matter?Â

Should I Take a Gap Year?

Students who have taken a gap year can learn so much about themselves and develop such maturity that some universitiesÂ actively encourage the practice.

Help: I Missed Most College Deadlines!

For many, life goes back to normal for a while. However, if you missed college deadlines for whatever reason, you're likely feeling the exact opposite.

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