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Is It April 1st Yet?

Colleges have until April 1st to send the final word on their admissions decisions. Here are the top 10 things you can do to make the wait fly by!

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Top Tips for the Transition to College

The transition to college can be difficult, but the educational advisors at Great College Advice have some tips that can help ease the way.
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Harvard Student Thankful For Gap Year Experience

In this guest post, Colin Smith, a Harvard College junior, shares his experiences in taking a gap year between high school and college.
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Demonstrate your character prompt – the Coalition App

It can be tough to figure out how to demonstrate your character in an essay. Mark gives some tips.
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Coalition App essays: "The belief challenged" prompt

Have you ever had a closely-held belief challenged? Mark gives you some ideas on how to write about it.
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Being a Teenager prompt for the Coalition App

You know all about being a teenager, but how do you write about it? Mark gives some tips.
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Coalition App Essays: The Topic of Your Choice Prompt

How should you address the "topic of your choice" essay on the Coalition college application? Mark offers some tips.
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