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Are you California dreaming on a rainy spring day? Southern California (SoCal) attracts college applicants from all over the world thanks not only to its great weather, beach access, and celebrity sightings, but also to its world-class research institutions and top-ranked liberal arts colleges. The Los Angeles region, in particular, is a great destination for […]
Boston, home to over 100 colleges and universities, has earned its reputation as the best “college town” in the U.S. With so many schools in close proximity, it’s easy to compare colleges that represent a wide range of selectivity, campus settings, and sizes. In many ways, it’s the perfect place to begin your college search! To […]
Can holding down a summer job affect your college admissions outcomes? We know admissions officers want to see evidence of personal growth and concrete work experience is one clear way to show this growth in action. In fact, all seven of the Common Application’s 2022-2023 main essay prompts share a common theme. From asking for […]
For students who have devoted their time and energy to civic engagement and social justice action in high school, college is a great time to advance these skills and continue making an impact. Now, more than ever, there are opportunities to turn your advocacy into a career path by pursuing jobs at an NGO, as a community organizer, […]
It’s spring-time, and academic conference season is BLOOMING. Academic conferences exist all over the world in nearly every field you can imagine. Every academic major has a conference aligned with it and usually a professional association or university that hosts them. Conference presentation and attendance is no longer something only for faculty or working professionals/researchers […]
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