There are basically two things every high school student needs when it comes time to apply for college; a transcript of your grades and your essay. The transcript is a straight forward record of your ...

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(Mass Appeal) – Writing a college essay is a daunting task for some students. It’s a crucial piece of the application process, so with it comes a lot of pressure and questions about how to make it ...

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Need advice on selecting personal insight questions or writing any college application essay? Get insights from UC Davis Admissions Director, Robert Penman and Admissions blog editor, Abigail Loomis.

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Your college essay is one of the most personal and impactful parts of your application. While ...

(Mass Appeal) - Writing a college essay is a daunting task for some students. It's a crucial piece of the application process, so with it comes a lot of pressure and questions about how to make it ...