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Choosing a College

Best Colleges in California
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By Ian Parker
March 30, 2023 | 13 minute read

You’ve decided you’d like to go to college in California. Now: how do you choose? What are the differences between different California colleges? How should you prepare? My students have...

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College Essays

College Applications Without Essays: Do They Exist?
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By Collegewise Staff
March 24, 2023 | 12 minute read

If you're reading this, you likely hate writing essays. You might even be dreaming about skipping supplemental essays altogether. You're not alone. Whether you're short on time or just want...

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What Colleges Look For

Do Letters of Recommendation Help You Get Into College?
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By Ian Parker
March 17, 2023 | 9 minute read

Which teachers to ask for letters of recommendation is one of the biggest questions facing any college applicant. But why is it so important? How do colleges use letters of recommendation?...

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College Applications

How Important is a High School GPA in College Admissions?
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By Renee Roush
March 17, 2023 | 7 minute read

Here at Collegewise, we’ve noticed a rising trend in our students to hyper-focus on their grade point average (GPA).

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College Applications

Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision: Full Guide
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By Sam Joustra
March 9, 2023 | 19 minute read

Ready to apply to college but don't know the difference between early action, early decision, and regular decision? Here's the difference between the three.

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College Applications

How Might ChatGPT Affect College Admissions
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By Anita Doddi
February 20, 2023 | 15 minute read

ChatGPT is getting lots of attention because it may change education. Here's how we think ChatGPT might affect the college admissions process and essays.

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