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February 20, 2025
Applying to college can be stressful and confusing under the best of circumstances. And when you add in another layer of decisions you need to make […]
January 20, 2025
Ever stumbled upon the term “Common Data Set” and wondered if it was a treasure map for college applications or a secret code that, once unlocked, […]
November 1, 2024
After weeks (or months) of working on your college admissions application, you're finally ready to submit. Or are you? One of the biggest mistakes applicants make […]
May 24, 2024
5/29/26 update: The most current version of this blog post (for 2026-2027 changes) can be found by clicking this link. It’s almost June, and you […]
May 21, 2024
As a college admission essay coach, I get to read a lot of amazing essays. (Some I’ve guided students on, and some they’ve done all on […]
April 22, 2024
SRAR, SSAR, and STARS are the same thing — here’s exactly what it is, which colleges require it, and how to fill it out without mistakes. […]
April 8, 2024
Are you considering applying to the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) for Fall 2025 admission? If so, you’re not alone. With its stellar academic programs […]
March 18, 2024
I’ve seen several TikToks lately as to what the phrase “out of pocket” means — and which generation is using the phrase right. Originally, the phrase […]
March 3, 2024
If you're anything like me, you're planning your spring and summer breaks right about now. So here's a friendly reminder: These vacations are a prime opportunity […]
March 2, 2024
You have to do a lot of writing in high school. Persuasive essays. Book reports. Creative writing. Presentations. But one thing you may not have written […]
January 28, 2024
Have writer’s block? I bet you’ll unearth at least one new topic to write about by the end of this article. As our newly adopted rescue […]
January 16, 2024
Internships, volunteering, job shadowing, and part-time work all strengthen a college application resume. Here’s how to start, no matter your schedule. Last updated: September 2026 Building […]