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How to Write the "Why Us?" College Essay Prompt

Many colleges and universities offer a "Why us?" essay prompt on college applications. Do you know the best way to approach it? Find out with this advice.

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

How Can I Make My Transfer Admission Essay Stand Out?

A transfer essay gives insight into your academic journey, but how can you make that story stand out? Here's some expert advice on writing one that works.

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4 Important Factors to Help Your Teen Choose a College

One of the biggest college search mistakes is doing it haphazardly. Here are four key areas to focus on when helping your teen find their best-fit college.

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Founder and Owner, Tier One Tutors

Essential Advice for Hiring an Independent College Advisor

With high school counselors facing heavy caseloads, many families have turned to private college counselors. Here are some important considerations families should keep in mind before hiring one.

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President and CEO, International College Counselor; Author

The Basics of When and How to Begin Your College Search in High School

Do you feel lost in trying to begin your college search? You're not alone. Learn more about when and how to start your college admission process now.

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Interim VP of Enrollment Management, La Salle University

Want an Ivy League Degree? Consider Community College First

Dreaming of attending an Ivy League school? Here's why high-achieving students should consider starting at a community college then transferring.

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Education Professional, Author

When Should I Start Saving for My Child’s College Education?

Saving for college should ideally begin years before high school, with planning turning critical around junior year. Learn more from a financial expert here!

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Getting to Know You, Through Holistic Application Review

As you painstakingly complete your university applications, you may be wondering how admission officers might evaluate these pieces of information. Well, we went right to the source to find out! Here, an international admission counselor explains the rationale behind holistic application reviews.

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Assistant Director of Admission, Agnes Scott College

Performing Arts Majors and Potential Jobs

Art in its many forms, all those things of beauty for beauty's sake, may not bring home the bacon all the time, but they certainly nourish the soul. Here we explore the most mainstream avenues of the arts and the surprisingly varied careers to which they may lead.

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So You Want to Go to Film School

We asked Barbara Freedman Doyle, author of Make Your Movie: What You Need to Know About the Business and Politics of Filmmaking, to explain what the world of crane shots and red carpets is like.

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Author, Film Industry Professional, Educator at Chapman University

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