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Driver’s Manual to Sophomore Year

Freshman year is like riding a bicycle without your training wheels for the first time. At first glance, you were probably overwhelmed at the prospect of changing friend groups, attending harder classes, and being in a different ambiance. However, as the weeks…

Safety, Match, and Reach Schools Explained

Study Strategies

As the 2018–2019 school year starts up, it may feel hard to back into the swing of things. However, it is important to develop good study habits early in the year. The key to studying is finding out what works best for you. Some people are visual learners, other auditory, many tactile, and some all…

How To: Resumes for Colleges and Scholarships

Perhaps one of the most important and frequently forgotten parts of transitioning from adolescence into the adult world is creating a resume. You’ve heard about resumes (a.k.a CVs) for years, and maybe even made one while applying for a job.

Guide to Test-Optional Schools

UChicago recently announced a change in its testing policy to join in the steadily-growing amount of colleges and universities that are test-optional or some variety. UChicago’s announcement isn’t solely unique, though that doesn’t degrade its importance. As a prominent…

How To Fill Out The Activity Section

The activity section is an extremely important part of the Common App. Knowing what and what not to put on it can be really challenging. Although the majority of universities appreciate well-rounded students who are engaged in a balanced range of activities…

How To Request A Letter of Recommendation

Some of the most daunting misbeliefs parents tell their children include “being admitted into college solely relies on grades,” “your nose will grow infinitely larger if you lie,” and the classic “there’s a special dye in pools if you urinate.” While you…