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Oomi Pammit is in MIT's Class of 2023. Do you love to write, sing, dance, read, play video games, crochet, fold paper, think about art,...
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Oomi Pammit
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Pick up a Hobby This Winter Break!
“Choose your activities because they delight, intrigue, and challenge you, not because you think they’ll look impressive on your...
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Robert Powers
Dec 9, 20205 min read
Nailing the “Timed Write” Assessment for Harvard-Westlake and Other Private Schools
If your teen is applying to private high schools or boarding schools, you may have noticed new application tasks on the portal that...
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Robert Powers
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Could a UK school be right for your teen?
Studying in the UK is an incredible, life-changing experience for the right kind of student.
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Robert Powers
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Spice up your cooking hobby — for fun and for college apps
Amateur chef or expert baker? Here are some ways to scale up your hobby for the culinary arts.
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Robert Powers
Sep 16, 20201 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
Choose which of the 8 UC Essay prompts you want to learn more about.
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Angela Lin
Sep 8, 20203 min read
How to ace your (virtual) college application interview
There are some things you should know about the virtual interview before starting.
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Robert Powers
Sep 1, 20204 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Outstanding Characteristic Essay (UC Prompt #8)
Learn how to approach the final essay prompt from the UC Application.
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Angela Lin
Aug 25, 20204 min read
Should you major in public health?
Deciding what you want to study in college can be tough.
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Robert Powers
Aug 18, 20205 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Community Improvement Essay (UC Prompt #7)
As you show yourself contributing more and more, you'll also show your community improving.
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Angela Lin
Aug 12, 20203 min read
Which type of engineering is right for you?
You’re already interested in engineering. The question now is: what type of engineering should you study?
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Angela Lin
Aug 5, 20204 min read
Should you major in political science?
Deciding what you want to study in college can be tough.
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Robert Powers
Aug 4, 20204 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Academic Interest Essay (UC Prompt #6)
Show colleges how you engage with your academic passions.
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Angela Lin
Jul 29, 20203 min read
What computer should you get for online school?
Best devices for online learning? Here are some of our picks.
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Robert Powers
Jul 28, 20205 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Personal Challenge Essay (UC Prompt #5)
Writing about your greatest challenge should show a story of struggle and success.
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Robert Powers
Jul 21, 20205 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Educational Opportunity or Barrier Essay (UC Prompt #4)
Tell the story of an educational journey to show how you take an active approach to your learning.
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Angela Lin
Jul 21, 20202 min read
5 Dystopian Novels for Your Middle Schooler to Read
These books will take you on an adventure from the safety of your own bedroom!
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Robert Powers
Jul 14, 20204 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Talent/Skill Essay (UC Prompt #3)
To write about your greatest skill, leave out the bragging, and focus on your growth instead.
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Robert Powers
Jul 7, 20204 min read
College Essay Series: Writing the Creativity Essay (UC Prompt #2)
College essays about creativity are not easy to write, but you can certainly accomplish it!
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Robert Powers
Jul 7, 20203 min read
5 Books to Check Out if You Enjoyed "Freakonomics"
If you enjoyed "Freakonomics," you might just enjoy these five books as well.
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