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Academic Interests Supplemental Essay: Your Complete Guide & Examples
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By Collegewise Staff
July 11, 2025 | 13 minute read

If you're a high school senior navigating college applications, you know thesupplemental essay is a key piece. Many colleges will ask about your academic interests, often phrasing it as...

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Top College Admissions Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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By Sheng Wen
July 11, 2025 | 6 minute read

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur applying to college, it’s easy to assume you need a long list of leadership roles, a startup, or a flashy accomplishment to stand out. But here’s the...

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What is a Weighted or Unweighted GPA? Which Do Colleges Care About?
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By Collegewise Staff
July 10, 2025 | 19 minute read

Weighted versus Unweighted GPAs: A Closer Look Families routinely ask questions about grade point averages and college admissions. Questions that come up often include: What is a weighted...

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College Interviews

College Interview Questions (and Expert Answers) to Help You Prepare
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By Caitlin Harper
July 10, 2025 | 17 minute read

College applications have many components to it, including college interviews. We'll break down the types of questions you'll face, why they're asked, and provide sample answers to common...

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Collegewise Partners with Thrive International Academy
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By Belinda Southgate
July 10, 2025 | 3 minute read

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College Essays

Let's Get Existential: How to Write a College Essay about Identity
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By Collegewise Staff
July 4, 2025 | 12 minute read

When you’re a teenager, you’re probably too busy to sit down and think about your own identity. No one exactly assigns you “introspection time” as homework (though, if you’re my student,...

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