College Essay Series: Writing the Leadership Essay (UC Prompt #1)
UC Application readers love a unique interpretation of their prompt about leadership.
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Angela Lin
Jun 26, 20203 min read
5 tips for finding an LGBTQ+ friendly college
Happy Pride month!
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Robert Powers
Jun 22, 20204 min read
5 Tips for Writing Stellar UC Essays
In short, a UC essay will answer the prompt about you, the student, and will show your growth over time. The more growth, the better.
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Angela Lin
Jun 15, 20203 min read
10 Books with Black Protagonists for Middle Schoolers
Books are one great way to learn about Black history and the Black experience.
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Robert Powers
May 21, 20205 min read
What Has Changed in College Admissions During the Pandemic, and What Hasn't
The coronavirus pandemic has upended life for everyone on the planet. For high school students, college admission is still on their minds.
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rosebwong
May 18, 20203 min read
斯坦福適合你或你孩子嗎？
與芝加哥大學和賓夕法尼亞大學並列，它被《美國新聞》（US News）評為2020年全國最佳第六大學之一。
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Robert Powers
May 14, 20204 min read
Is Stanford right for you?
A private research university in California’s Bay Area, Stanford University is home to 6,994 undergraduate students.
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Rose Wong
May 7, 20202 min read
最好大学论文的重要秘诀
大学要学生申请时写文章的目的是让招生官好好了解学生。除了你的分数，成績之外, 你是谁?
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Robert Powers
Apr 28, 20203 min read
Top Tips for a Winning College Essay
The purpose of the essay is for the admissions officer to see who you are—beyond the scores, numbers and letters.
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rosebwong
Apr 20, 20203 min read
How to Take Full Advantage of Your College Experience
Don't go through four years without fully exploring all that your school has to offer.
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Robert Powers
Apr 11, 20202 min read
You Got Into College—Now What?
I hope you have given yourself several pats on the back, if not also a good cry in your room.
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rosebwong
Mar 7, 20204 min read
Ten Books to Read Before College
A good reading portfolio should be diverse, in its stories, authors and writing styles.
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Robert Powers
Mar 1, 20204 min read
College Interviews: Do's and Don'ts
The interview allows schools to get to know you through an actual human being who has a connection with the university.
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Rose Wong
Mar 1, 20203 min read
杜克適合你或你的孩子嗎？
杜克大学是北卡州的一所私立研究型大学，为6,526名学生提供大学的特别学习经历，其中包括世界之名的教授，出色的职业前培训机会和疯狂的篮球赛。
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Rose Wong
Feb 22, 20203 min read
Is Duke right for you?
After three years on this beautiful campus, I both sing my love for this school and feel critical of certain aspects of it.
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Robert Powers
Feb 15, 20203 min read
How to Find the Right College for *You*
"College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won." *eye roll*
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Robert Powers
Apr 1, 20194 min read
Which Volunteering Activity Reads Better on a College Application?
Here’s a question that has a right answer: Which volunteering activity reads better on a college application? Weeding and mulching a...
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Robert Powers
Mar 17, 20195 min read
Tips for Snagging a Winning Teacher Recommendation
[This blog entry was originally published in The South Pasadenan on 2/27/2019.] As a former full-time public school teacher, I’m going to...
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Robert Powers
Feb 5, 20193 min read
HPU Junior Hannah Le Makes Functional Art from Tree Bark
#studentspotlight On a Friday afternoon, you can find High Point University junior Hannah Le in the Tech Lab, using natural materials...
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