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Meredith Graham

Meredith earned a master’s degree in higher education and worked as an academic advisor at Purdue, all after studying chemistry at The College of Wooster. A scientist and a counselor at heart, Meredith is the author of the Collegewise publication STEM’s Many Branches: College Planning for Students Considering Majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. A true renaissance woman, Meredith has also learned how to fly a glider, knit, shoot a shotgun on a trap-shooting range, and rock climb.

College Essays

Tackling the Common App Personal Essay: Strategies that Work in 2025-2026
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By Meredith Graham
July 18, 2025 | 15 minute read

Staring at a blinking cursor and wondering how to tackle the Common App personal essay? You're not alone. This blog will offer expert insight into what the personal essay is, how to get...

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College Research

Major Myths, Busted: Pre-Med Edition
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By Meredith Graham
March 31, 2021 | 5 minute read

Back when I worked in admissions and spent a lot of time at college fairs and other events, I’d field all kinds of questions from students and families. And usually, lots of those questions...

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