Application Process
Navigate the application process with tips on how to write your college essay, working with admissions officers, and more.
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Haven’t Started Your College Applications? We’ve Got You Covered
College is too important a decision to take lightly. So, take a deep breath and follow this to do list.
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7 Good Questions to Ask During Your College Interview
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5 Ways Parents Can Power Through the College Application Process
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How to Balance Senior Year and College Applications
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8 Admissions Trends to Be Aware of When Applying to College
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How to Cover Your Application Fees
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Advice for Parents About College Admissions
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6 Last-Minute Things to Do Before You Submit Your Apps
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How to Communicate with Admissions Officers When You’re Applying to College
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How to Handle Your Child’s College Process When You’re Divorced
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7 Ways to Make Your College Application Essay Stand Out
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The Unique Challenges of Applying to College as a Refugee
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What Makes a Good College Essay Topic?
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Admissions Officers Share Their 5 Biggest Application Pet Peeves
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Are Legacy Applicants Really More Likely to Get into a College?
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If You’ve Fallen Behind on Applications, Here’s How to Recover Now
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What I Wish I Knew Before I Applied to College
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College Enrollment Is Dropping. What Does That Mean as You Apply to College?
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5 Tips to Master the College Application Essay
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6 Types of Essays College Admissions Officers Are Tired of Reading
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How to Start Your College Application
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The Best Apps for College Application Time Management
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Personal College Essay: My Summer Working Retail at the Mall
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Getting Started on Your College Essays
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How to Revise and Proofread Your College Essay
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8 Tips for Applying to College
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6 Ways to Improve Your SAT Score That Aren’t Studying
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How to Write Admission Essays That Get You Noticed and Get You In
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3 Tips for Using Extracurriculars to Make Up for Low Test Scores
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5 Questions Admissions Officers Want Applicants to Ask
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Where To Draw The Line In Your Child’s College Application Process
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How to Get Over Writer’s Block
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