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By Casey Near and Arun Ponnusamy
September 8, 2020 | 2 minute read

Today, Collegewise launched something we’ve never done before (we’re really embracing the “unprecedented” theme of 2020): a comprehensive collection of free on-demand resources for high...

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Study Skills

Wiser Ways to Study
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By Ian Parker & Megan Carlier
September 2, 2020 | 9 minute read

The term “study skills” is a little misleading. The way it’s often framed is as an us-versus-them spectrum: some people have them, some people don’t, and there’s not much any of us can do...

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What Colleges Look For

How to Rethink Activities This Fall
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By Patti Miller
August 26, 2020 | 6 minute read

Commercials for school supplies are airing, which means summer must be winding down (some people mark summer’s end with Labor Day; for me, it’s official when I see my first Target backpack...

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College Research

Creative College Research
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By Christopher Logan and Nicole Pilar
August 19, 2020 | 11 minute read

Like all good millennials, I have a horrible penchant for reality TV. Yes, I can name all of the Kardashians, I compete in a fantasy league for Survivor, and I have considered submitting an...

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Testing/Test Prep

To Test or Not to Test: The August Edition
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By Casey Near
August 12, 2020 | 7 minute read

A note: One month ago, I wrote a piece about the guidance I’d give three sample high school seniors around standardized testing. With the pace of change these days, I’ll be updating my...

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College Essays

Crushing Your Supplemental Essays, the Collegewise Way
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By Annie Behari
August 5, 2020 | 11 minute read

What Are Supplemental Essays? Students applying to college understandably put a lot of time and energy into worrying about the “College Essays.” That is, of course, a perfectly reasonable...

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