by Amanda Yen, Student Writer The Common App essay is one of the longest and most broad essays you’ll write as you apply to college. How can you make yours stand out? Here are some simple tips for kick-starting your Common App essay creatively. Don’t write about COVID. The pandemic is a traumatic experience, but […]
by Amanda Yen, Student Writer Most people find their roommates either through social media pages or mutual friends. If you’re looking for a roommate through one of these avenues, here are some things to keep in mind as you conduct your search: Look for someone you can live with. This one seems obvious, but you’d
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by Amanda Yen, Student Writer No 8 a.m. classes. Let me be clear: Do not take any classes before 9:30 a.m. unless absolutely necessary. You might have gone to high school every day at 8 a.m., but you should never do this in college. You’re going to be on a later schedule, and it’s going
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer LETTERS OF REC 101 Which teachers do I ask? Above all, your recommenders should be reliable, teachers you can trust to write well about you. They should be teachers from your junior or sophomore year –– bonus points if you’ve had them for multiple classes, since you spent more
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by Amanda Yen – Student Writer STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT TO MAJOR IN? Getting Off the Ground Start with what you’re interested in. You’ll excel in areas that excite you, and that tends to show through in the work you complete. Take research. If you’re passionate about what you’re researching, it feels less like work.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is more distance learning available now than ever before. However, this poses a challenge for some students who find it difficult to focus outside of the classroom environment. Here are a few tips to help you have the best experience, even if you can’t take your classes in person
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Choosing a college major is a life-changing decision. You are going to spend a lot of money becoming educated in your chosen field, so you will need to find a good job to make it worthwhile. Here are a few tips for researching and selecting a college major that won’t leave you with regrets after
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You have many options when it comes to taking classes in high school. How can you choose your courses strategically so that you have a competitive edge when it comes to applying for college? Here are a few quick tips. Select the right college prep courses – If you know your intended major, definitely choose
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Are you tired of people still asking you what you want to be when you grow up, as if you’re not just a year or two away from graduating high school? The other reason you may dread the question is that you honestly don’t have an answer. That’s what we’re going to help you with
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Every year, students graduate high school with the prospect of college beginning in the Fall. You should already know where you are going by the time summer arrives, but what can you do with those last few months? Here are a few suggestions for high school seniors who are thinking about how to spend their
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