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How To Write The Princeton Supplemental Essays (2021-2022)

Working on your Princeton supplemental essays? Whether you’re completing the “Your Voice” prompt or writing about an extracurricular activity, we’ve got you covered with tips to make your Princeton supplemental essays stand out. Welcome to the Princeton supplemental essays for the 2021-2022 application cycle! The Princeton writing supplement divides its

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How To Write The Yale Supplemental Essays (2021-2022)

From “What inspires you?” to describing your own Yale course, we’ve got you covered when it comes to answering the Yale supplemental essays this year. Welcome to the Yale supplemental essay prompts for the 2021-2022 application cycle! Here’s everything you need to know. You can refer to the Yale University

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How to Create An Art Portfolio for Your College Applications

Whether you’re a painter, singer, sculptor, or architect, an art portfolio can add a new dimension to your application and bring your extracurricular experience to life. Students often submit an art portfolio that accompanies their college application, whether it’s supplemental material for a liberal arts college application or a requirement

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Meet an H&C Student: Ahmad Alsheikh (Harvard ‘24)

Photo credit: CNBC Ahmad is a first-year student at Harvard University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations. Originally from Aleppo, Syria, his family sought asylum in the U.S., which has been a source of inspiration for his academic concentration. On Harvard’s campus, he is active with the

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When Should I Take Standardized Tests?

Taking standardized tests has long been an important part of the college application process, and nowadays there are several different kinds of tests that students will encounter. Even though some universities are becoming test-optional, meaning that they won’t be required to send scores as part of the application, it is

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10 Full-Ride Scholarships to U.S. Universities

Here are ten full-ride scholarships to American colleges and universities that you can apply for this year. Colleges and universities in the U.S. are notorious for some of the highest tuition prices in the world, especially at private universities. Students can receive financial aid by submitting the Free Application for

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5 Performance & Public Speaking Competitions for High School Students

Performance and public speaking are some of the most popular extracurricular activities among high school students. From theater to slam poetry to speech and debate, these activities offer students the opportunity to improve their creative skills and further develop their ability to communicate ideas. One of the main ways that

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Changes to the Common App in 2021-2022

The Common Application (aka the “Common App”) streamlines applying to over 900 schools both in and outside of the U.S. and is the most popular platform for college applications in the country. While the process of filling out the application remains fundamentally the same year-to-year, there were some changes to

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How to Study Abroad in High School

If you enjoy traveling, learning new languages, and going on new adventures, studying abroad would probably be a great experience for you, even if you’re still in high school. Yes, that’s right — you don’t have to wait until you’re an undergrad student to take advantage of the benefits of

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Mental Health and the College Admissions Process

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) if you’re looking for treatment options in your area. Because of the changes that have taken place in the

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