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Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

On August 1, the Common Application went live. Seniors: Now is the time to start filling out your college applications. The Common Application can be used to apply to more than 900 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad.  Keeping organized is the best way to complete the Application. Here are some tips from the…

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9 Smart Strategies for Filling Out the Common App

On August 1, the Common Application went live. This means it’s time to get serious. Seniors can now start filling out applications to the over 750 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad that use this online platform. Although some colleges, like the University of Florida and some state school systems like the University of…

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6 Tips for Getting a Good Letter of Recommendation

One of the most important parts of your college applications isn’t even written by you, and that’s the letter of recommendation. Most private colleges want one counselor and one or two teacher recommendations. Juniors, now is a good time to start asking for those letters of recommendation, when you are still fresh in your teacher’s…