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Why You Should Submit Scores to Test-Optional Schools

Many schools temporarily changed their admissions policies to test-optional during the pandemic. It was difficult to administer tests safely, and many test sites closed during 2020. Since then, some schools have returned to requiring test scores,…
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What to Do for a Successful Junior Year of High School

A successful junior year of high school is scary for three big reasons: In a year or less, you’ll be applying to college. This year is the most important year academically because it will be the most recent year worth of grades that…

Read These Top College Essay Examples

Writing the college application essay is a daunting task. One great way to get started is to read examples of successful essays. Reading sample college essays gives you great ideas and helps to illustrate what is expected from a good college…
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Top 5 College Application Essay Clichés

A survey of our students has revealed that one of the most feared and most difficult parts of the college application process is the college admission essay. This is hardly surprising. After all, the college application essay is unlike any other…