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Common App Essay Prompt 1: Background, Identity, Interest, or Talent

Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd--if you zero in on what the essay prompt
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Tips For College Fairs

Spring college fairs are here. Read these five tips for making the most of your college fair experience.
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What Is a College Library For?

Libraries aren't just for studying any more. And they may not be for storing books and magazines much longer, either.
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Common App Essay Prompt 5 About a Period of Personal Growth

Write a Great Common App Essay on Personal Growth Common App Essay Prompt 5 asks you to “discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth
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Common App Essay Prompt 2: Overcoming Obstacles or Challenges

How to Write Common App Essay Prompt #2
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Campus Safety Questions

Campus Safety Questions In building a college list, parents may have a lot of campus safety questions. And in this country, that is not surprising. The news seems full of
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