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Tips for Ending Up with the Best Recommendation Letters for Your College Application

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Your college application can help an admission officer to learn a lot about who you are. However, all of that information is coming from your own mouth. That’s why recommendation letters matter. They prove that you aren’t just blowing smoke and that you really have the personality and abilities that you claim to have. Of […]

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7 Ways to Build Your College Application Resume During High School

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Do you want to build an impressive resume to get into your favorite college? Here are seven things to work on during high school to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. Achievements – Focus on any awards or honors that you qualify for. You will also want to include anything that you

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Top Five Tips for Getting Your College Essay Right

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If you really want to impress a college admissions officer and get into the school of your dreams, here are the top five tips for a perfect essay. Write in your own voice – Don’t try to imitate someone else’s style of writing. A unique voice will stand out to admissions officer after a long

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How To Find the Right Campus Vibe

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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer College is both school and home, so it’s really important to find a place you really vibe with. Here are a few things to think about as you start compiling your college list. Think beyond academics. You’ll have a lot more free time in college, so pay attention to

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Will Other Colleges Take Cues from the University of Kentucky?

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In a recent discussion with the New York Times, the University of Kentucky was frank about what college may look like in the fall semester due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. What are some of the changes that students need to be prepared for, and how will this change the future of learning? Here are

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What Colleges Will Do in the Fall of 2020

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Each college in the US is facing a difficult decision with the effects of the global pandemic beginning to affect plans for the Fall semester. Here are a few of the options that schools are looking into and the reasons why. Online education – This is obviously the safest option if the pandemic is still

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The Coronavirus Pandemic Forces College Students to Wait for Answers

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Will classes return to campus in September? Will there be new online learning options? How will student financial aid be impacted? What measures are being taken by the school to help ensure the safety of students? These are all great questions if you are planning on being in college in September. Unfortunately, most colleges don’t

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4 Ways COVID-19 Could Help You Appeal for More College Aid

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected students and college hopefuls all across America. While there is very little silver lining to the dark cloud of this disease, one benefit maybe that you could appeal for more student aid depending on how you or your family have personally been affected. Here are four scenarios that may allow

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Tips for College Students and Hopefuls in the Time of COVID-19

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If you are planning to attend college in the fall, COVID-19 may have some significant effects on the decisions that you have already set in motion. What can you do to adapt to the new circumstances? Here are a few tips for students. Ask for more financial aid – If your household income has been

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Use Coronavirus Isolation Time to Practice Your Essay Writing Skills

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We know it’s a tough time of year to be stuck indoors, but think of this as an opportunity. By practicing your essay skills now, you may get into the school you’ve been dreaming about. Here are a few skills to practice that might just give you the edge that you need when it is

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