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College Essays

Collegewise Alumni: Be Yourself In Your Essay
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By Sarah Myers
March 7, 2019 | 2 minute read

Many of our counselors share how their past and present students often "wow" them—whether it's via a hard-hitting or inspirational essay with an interesting perspective, or through a fun...

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Summer Planning

50 Ways To Spend Your Summer
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By Kevin McMullin
February 26, 2019 | 5 minute read

If your family has the means to send you to shear sheep in Tibet this summer, knock yourself out. But please don’t do it because you think you need a splashy or expensive summer experience...

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Summer Planning

Summer Stuff To Do That Counts As College Cred
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By Jazzmin Lu
February 19, 2019 | 4 minute read

When it comes to summer, Collegewise is of the mindset that relaxation should still be part of the equation. But we also know that there is a lot of pressure to pick the “right”...

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Summer Planning

3 Myths About Summer Planning
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By Collegewise Staff
February 12, 2019 | 5 minute read

There is no right or wrong way to spend your summer.

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Life Advice for Teens

Collegewise Alumni: The Road to Empowerment
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By Sophia Yi
February 7, 2019 | 3 minute read

Many of our counselors share how their past and present students often "wow" them—whether it's via a hard-hitting or inspirational essay with an interesting perspective, or through a fun...

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Life Advice for Teens

Collegewise Alumni: Going Out East
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By Jenny Ly
January 11, 2019 | 5 minute read

Many of our counselors share how their past and present students often "wow" them—whether it's via a hard-hitting or inspirational essay with an interesting perspective, or through a fun...

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