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College Applications

What is a College Admissions Officer & How Do They Review APplications?
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By Collegewise Staff
August 26, 2025 | 12 minute read

Applying to college? You may have thought once or twice about who is on the other side of the college admissions process and what they're thinking about when they read applications. Today,...

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College Essays

Is a Personal Struggle an Appropriate Essay Topic?
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By Collegewise Staff
August 26, 2025 | 6 minute read

College applicants often write essays about personal struggles and challenges. Sometimes, those stories provide great insight into the human being behind the grades and test scores. In other

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Testing/Test Prep Announcements Partnerships

It’s Official: Collegewise and the ACT Are a Perfect Match in College Admissions Support
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By Collegewise Staff
August 22, 2025 | 4 minute read

Collegewise is thrilled to share that our ongoing relationship with the ACT has now become official. Since 2023, we’ve been working side by side with the ACT, a global leader in education...

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Course Selection

Limited AP Classes at School? Academic Advice You Need to Know
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By Collegewise Staff
August 22, 2025 | 6 minute read

No two high schools are alike, and some students attend schools that have limited or no AP (Advanced Placement) classes available. Does this put students at a disadvantage in the college...

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College Applications University of California

UCLA Acceptance Rates (2025): In-State, Out-of-State, Transfer & Major
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By Collegewise Staff
August 21, 2025 | 16 minute read

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the most sought-after colleges in the United States. With UCLA’s 2025 acceptance rate hovering around 9%, it is also among the...

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College Essays

College Essays about Mental Health: Pros and Cons
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By Collegewise Staff
August 5, 2025 | 13 minute read

The youth mental health crisis in America is impossible to ignore, with record-high rates of anxiety and depression amongst teenagers. Against this backdrop, many high schoolers feel...

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