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5 Things Colleges Want to Know About You as a Student

A strong application is important in college admission, but what exactly does it say about you? Here's what schools are really looking for when they read your app.

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Independent Educational Consultant and Founder, The College Spy

What Are the Biggest College Application Mistakes Students Make?

Students often worry about errors in their college applications affecting admission. Here are the worst mistakes that experts suggest looking out for.

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11 Steps to Finalizing and Submitting Your College Apps

Take the stress out of finishing up your college apps with these helpful tips on everything you should do and review before you hit the submit button!

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Freelance Writer; Assoc. Dean of College Counseling, Cranbrook Kingswood School

The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to College Admission and Applications

The college admission and application process can be stressful. But with this step-by-step guide, you can get organized and apply to colleges with ease.

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Senior Assistant Editor, CollegeXpress

You're an Ideal Applicant! Now It's Time to Show Colleges Why

Knowing what colleges want to see in your application is how you present your best self to admission officers. Here are our best tips for figuring it out!

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Freelance Writer

What You Need to Know About Rolling Admission

Rolling admission is a good option to help lessen the strain of the college search for some students. But what exactly is rolling admission? Find out now!

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Freelance Writer

Good, Bad, and Unnecessary College Application Advice You Need to Know

You'll hear a lot of advice during the college application process, but it won't be all good! Here's what you should listen to and what you can ignore.

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Freelance Writer

13 Ways to Improve Your College Admission Luck

You have more power than you think when it comes to your college applications. Follow these tips to increase your chances of admission to your dream school!

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Education Writer

An Easy Guide to Filling Out the Common Application

Applying to college got easier with the Common Application, but the application can still be daunting. Here's a step-by-step guide to the Common App.

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Freelance Writer, Former High School Counselor

How to Motivate Yourself to Start College Applications

You know you have to start your college applications, but you could use some inspiration or something at this point. Here's the motivation you're looking for.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

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