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STEM Summer Programs: Master List
Dive into our master list of STEM Summer Programs. Gain practical experience, bolster your college applications, and ignite your passion for STEM. Start your journey today!
Making a career change at 40: 5 midlife career switching tips
Plan your career change by identifying goals and transferable skills, reflecting on your finances, and cultivating confidence.
Getting Into West Point and The Air Force Academy
Unlock the secrets of getting into West Point and the Air Force Academy. Learn about eligibility, application steps, deadlines, and more. Start your military journey today!
College Admissions
Seniors, it’s crunch time!
What Is Holistic College Admissions and Why Is It Important?
Colleges that use holistic admissions make every effort to examine each candidate as a unique individual. In addition to SAT scores, class rank, and high school GPA, holistic college admissions evaluate personal statements, supplemental essays, extracurricular activities, student potential, and college letters of recommendation.
Components of a Strong Personal Statement: How to Write a Unique College Essay
A personal statement is not the same as a typical high school essay. You do not need to include a formal thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph. Use your personal statement to communicate who you are as a person, and avoid using overly technical or intellectual language.
What is a personal statement?
It is critical to select a compelling and distinctively personal statement. We'll go through what a statement is and what you should expect when crafting one.
College ‘Cast
Our college admissions news forecast
How to Withdraw College Application: Best Practices and Tips
Withdrawing a college application is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Maybe you've been accepted into a preferred institution, encountered unforeseen financial circumstances, or experienced a change [...]
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