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IvyWise How to Improve Your Writing Skills Ahead of College Application Season

How to Improve Your Writing Skills Ahead of College Application Season

If you’re wrapping up junior year of high school, there’s a lot to think about: college tours, signing up for standardized tests, applying to summer programs – the list goes on. There is one more thing you should be prioritizing as you look toward your senior year: developing your writing skills.

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2024-25 Common Application Guide

The Common Application for the 2024-25 college application season opens on August 1, 2024! The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for the upcoming admissions cycle.

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IvyWise How to Write a Personal Statement with Examples

How to Write a Personal Statement with Examples

It’s one of the most critical, confusing, and stressful parts of completing the college application process: the personal statement. As a component of the Common Application, the personal statement gives students the most control and the best opportunity to let the university get to know a little more about them.

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IvyWise Last-Minute College Application Mistakes Students Frequently Make

Last-Minute College Application Mistakes Students Frequently Make

With admit rates at historic lows and more students applying to more colleges than ever, it’s important for students to make sure they’re submitting the best applications possible.

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