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Seven Ways to Make your College Essay Stand Out
Because the college essay is not the same kind of essay that you write for your high school English teacher, it does not have to have the typical...
Thank You Notes: Following Up After a College Interview
You did your best to answer college interview questions during your interview. Now what? When you walk away from the college interviewer with the...
How To Create a Portfolio for your College Application &...
Creating a portfolio can help you present a better, more well-rounded college application. Here is more information about how a portfolio can help...
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Each year, thousands of college freshman must choose between living on or off campus. You may have even been asked about your preference during your...
Sample High School Resume
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The Pros and Cons of Using a VPN on a School or Campus Computer
A VPN is a virtual private network that gives you privacy and anonymity online by creating a private network from a public internet connection. It...
4 Steps to Planning for Your Post-College Life
If you’ve recently graduated from college, or are about to, you’re probably wondering: What’s next? Life after graduation can be overwhelming and...
How to Craft a Career in Humanitarian Aid Work
Certainly, the majority of things related to the COVID-19 pandemic haven’t been good ones, but there were, and continue to be, some positives, such...
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Gig Economy Apps: How To Maximize Your College Side-Hustle and...
Getting into the gig economy can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are worried about whether or not you’ll be able to make money on the side...
Why Pre-workout Supplements May Be Good for Studying
Pre-workout supplements are often used by people who work out. Many gym-goers and athletes commonly take pre-workouts just before they exercise to...
College Degree or Certification? 5 Certification Courses You...
We all know about degrees, how long they take, the cost, and what that entails, but what do you know about certifications? They’re a lot less...