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Winning College Acceptance
There are definite criteria for acceptance to a college, and it’s not a mystery. A student needs to be qualified in academic and extracurricular...
The Essay: The Hardest Part of the College Application
Most everyone chokes at writing the college essay. It does not fit the regular format of a high school essay, you think it should sell you but you...
Good College Writing Skills
Writing well is one of the most important skills used in higher education. Unfortunately, many high school students still make writing mistakes that...
The New Common Application Essay Prompts
Now there are 7 college essay prompts instead of 5 on the Common Application. Some of the prompts are still the same, some have been revised...
A Smart Approach to the College Essay
Essays! Essays! Essays! If you are applying to selective colleges, you know there is more than the one personal essay. There may also be the...
Simple Tips for a Better College Application Essay
The college essay seems to stop a lot of college applicants in their tracks. Why? Because no one knows quite how to write it and what the college...
College Application Essay Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Let’s face it: Essay-writing is one of those tasks that many students dislike. Although a lot is said and written about essay-writing, the fact...
College Essay Subjects to Avoid
Some can write about anything and make it turn out right, but when writing your college essay, especially if you are applying to competitive college...
Advice for Getting Your Personal Essay Done
College applications are hard enough, but the kicker is the personal essay. Carol Barash, founder of STUDY2, is helping all students, and especially...