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College Essay Quarantined - Crush The Common Application Essay! 7 Tips.

College Essay Quarantined - Crush The Common Application Essay! 7 Tips.

College Essay Quarantined - Crush The Common Application Essay! 7 Tips.Ryan Clark
Published on: 06/19/2025

It is never too early to start your college application essay & this might be a great time to begin. Here 7 tips to help you with your common application essay.

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It’s Never Too Early to Start Your College Essays

It’s Never Too Early to Start Your College Essays

It’s Never Too Early to Start Your College EssaysRyan Clark
Published on: 06/18/2025

The essay prompts will remain the same as they were in 2019-2020 application. So, what are you waiting for? Now is a great time to start brainstorming topics.

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Overused Essay Topics

Overused Essay Topics

Overused Essay TopicsRyan Clark
Published on: 05/02/2025

This article helps juniors craft standout college essays by steering them away from cliché topics like sports wins, service trips, or stories about someone else. Instead, it encourages students to write authentically, focusing on personal growth and values.

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College essay: telling your story

College essay: telling your story

College essay: telling your storyRyan Clark
Published on: 06/01/2024

As the school year ends, the college application season begins. Summer is the perfect time to unwind from a busy school year, but is also a good time to begin brainstorming ideas for your college essay.

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Brainstorming for Your College Admissions Essay

Brainstorming for Your College Admissions Essay

Brainstorming for Your College Admissions EssayRyan Clark
Published on: 05/07/2023

College admission essays are the chance to finally make that pitch in effort to get into your dream school. These prompts can be very broad, but we are here to help.

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Get to the point! Six steps to writing your college application essays

Get to the point! Six steps to writing your college application essays

Get to the point! Six steps to writing your college application essaysRyan Clark
Published on: 12/16/2022

Your college application essay is your chance to let the Admissions Office get to know you. Take this opportunity to consider what you want them to know about you

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