Category: 11th Grade

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6 Activities that Impress Colleges

It’s June, and you may be wondering how you will stay busy this summer doing activities that impress colleges. There’s plenty of time over the next two months for hanging out in your room, the beach, or the pool. But if you’re in high school, you should also make time

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How to Write Your College Essay

The college essay is a personal narrative. The cornerstone piece of your college application, the college essay you write should share your life’s story, experiences, learnings, and growth. As much as the college essay is your story, it’s important to remember that your narrative is in progress. What write your college

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Accepted to Cornell: How She Got In

Table of Contents Over the next month, I will present the stories of students I worked with during the 2020-2021 school year. While I can never be 100% sure about why my students were admitted into their top choice colleges, I will highlight what I think worked. Collectively, you can

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How to Choose a College Essay Topic

Table of Contents Although only a week into the 2021-2022 college admissions cycle, you may already be thinking about what to write your college essay about. If you’re planning to apply to schools without submitting test scores, then the college essay will weigh heavily on your college decision.  A strong

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Tools to Get Ready for College

Table of Contents The first step to get ready for college is getting organized. Suppose you have impressive grades and test scores but don’t have a plan or process for finding colleges, applying to college, or navigating the financial aid process. In that case, you’re going to struggle with overwhelm

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