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College Admissions

Why ChatGPT is the new Facebook in college admissions
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By Kevin McMullin
March 10, 2025 | 4 minute read

For a period of several years in the mid-2000’s when Facebook grabbed hold of the high school audience, I heard the same question from at least one student or parent at every college...

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College News

The Department of Education: What Families Need to Know
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By Collegewise Staff
March 7, 2025 | 8 minute read

With education being such a fundamental part of students’ future (and the reason we live and breathe here at Collegewise), recent news concerning the Department of Education has left...

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Course Selection

How to Choose High School Classes That Set Students Up for Success
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By Katie Sprague
March 5, 2025 | 8 minute read

The high school courses a student takes, the grades they earn, and the transcripts they produce are some of the first things a college admissions reader sees. How can students choose the...

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College Essays

Common App Essay Topic Prompts
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By Kevin McMullin
March 3, 2025 | 5 minute read

Let change be your guide. Every college applicant has a story worth sharing. And the Common App’s 2021-22 essay prompts offer seven different options to share yours. But that variety of...

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College Applications College Research

Do University Rankings Matter?
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By Collegewise Staff
February 28, 2025 | 14 minute read

When it comes to selecting a university or college, many students and families turn to university rankings for guidance. These lists are often recognized as a quick and convenient way to...

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College Applications University of California

UC Application Deadline Guide (2025)
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By Anna Lewandowski
February 23, 2025 | 39 minute read

The University of California (UC) schools are some of the most popular, sought-after campuses for incoming freshman and transfer students across the country. With over 200,000...

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