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Don't try to sound grown up in your college essay. Your essay is a reflection of yourself and your voice
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College Myth: My Application Essay Should Sound Very “Grown Up”

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many college-bound students are thrown for a loop when it comes to writing the application essay. What should they write about? How should the write it? What shouldn’t they do? There are a lot of questions. One thing that many students think is that the essay has to sound “grown up” or “adult” so much …
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7 Myths About College Freshmen Move-In Day

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
As you get closer to your move-in day, the butterflies might be churning hard in your stomach. After all, you’re moving away from home (likely for the first time) and into your own space. You finally get to meet your roommate(s) and see if you actually get along. You have to share a bathroom with …
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5 Myths about the First Day of College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
With all the movies, TV shows, and tall tales out there, you might have a preconceived idea of what college is like. But the truth can get a little skewed as it’s passed down the line to you, and that can lead to some unrealistic fears or false expectations. But don’t worry, we’re here to …
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Myth: The Second Half of My High School Senior Year Doesn’t Matter

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 26, 2024
After you submit your college applications, it can feel like it’s time to finally relax. And many do just that – they fall into the trap of feeling like the second half of their senior year in high school simply doesn’t matter. After all, the colleges have your grades, your SAT/ACT scores, your extracurriculars – …
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college applications

The Pros and Cons of Taking AP Classes in High School

By Allison WignallLast updated on May 28, 2024
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are a fantastic way to show academic rigor in your schedule and impress college admissions officers. AP classes offer more of a challenge than a general or core class. They’re often considered difficult but rewarding by students who take them. But with every benefit, there is a drawback. What are the …
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questions & answers

What is a College Legacy Student?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Simply put, a legacy is a student at a college who has family ties to an alumnus of that institution. Perhaps the student’s mother or father attended that university when they were younger. The family of legacy students–or “legacies”–typically have a loyalty to that school and the pride that comes along with it. What does …
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ACT & SAT

Colleges That Don’t Require the SAT or ACT

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are approximately 3,000 bachelor degree granting institutions in the United States. Approximately 28% of those schools are colleges that don’t require SAT or ACT test scores. Wait, what? You read that correctly. More than 850 accredited, degree granting institutions don’t require your test scores. That sounds pretty good, right? Before you scoff at the …
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College Myth: Elite Colleges Prefer SAT over ACT

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
The ACT vs SAT. A battle of the standardized tests. If you’re in college, thinking about college, or know anything about college- you’ve heard of them. You think they’re the same, right? Wrong. The ACT and SAT are both college entrance exams but have different components. The SAT’s test structure includes math, reading, writing and …

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