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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...
Tips for Writing the Personal Statement on your College Application
Daunting, isn’t it! What to say? What to reveal? What is too personal? The best thing to do when you are faced with writing your personal essay is...
Should You Declare a Major on Your College Application?
There are pros and cons for declaring a major on your college application. Also, there are certain ways to approach the application for both students...
The New SAT Essay
The 2016 SAT has a new face. One very different part of the SAT is the essay. The first difference is the essay is now optional. Some colleges will...
Heads Up! Changes in Applying for Financial Aid
How will you decide what you can afford for your college education? The best way to figure that out is for EVERYONE to apply for financial aid – NO...