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Writing the “Why This College” Supplemental Essay

Writing the “Why This College” Supplemental Essay

In addition to the main Common Application essay, many colleges will ask students to answer one or more school-specific questions referred to as supplements. One of the most common supplemental essay prompts is usually along the lines of “Why do you want to attend this college?” This essay is designed to gauge several things: first,…

Four Reasons to Study Abroad as a College Freshman

Four Reasons to Study Abroad as a College Freshman

More and more first-year college students are spending their first semester or freshman year at college studying abroad. There are a number of reasons students decide to do this: 1. To complete “boring” core requirements in an exciting setting.  For students eager to start their major, freshman year may be a good time to earn…