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A College Application Guide for STEM Majors
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By Charlie Duffy
September 22, 2022 | 8 minute read

Applying to college as a STEM major is a unique process. For students (and parents) looking for extra advice on how to maximize a STEM application before hitting the "Submit" button, read...

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What To Do If You've Been Deferred (2025)
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By Collegewise Staff
January 13, 2022 | 9 minute read

If you're a high school senior who applied Early Action or Early Decision to a college, you may be admitted, denied, or deferred. A deferral is a college’s way of saying “maybe.” But what...

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Admissions Committees: What Goes On Behind-the-Scenes
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By Sam Joustra
September 22, 2021 | 5 minute read

If you’ve seen the 2013 movie Admission starring Tina Fey, you’ve gained some insight into a representation of an admissions committee. The operative words there are “a representation.” We...

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An Overview of Learning Differences and Disclosing on Applications
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By Amy Chatterjee & Christina Mangano
August 11, 2021 | 5 minute read

Editor’s note: August can be an exciting time of year for rising seniors. The Common Application officially goes live for the upcoming year, ushering with it the start of application season...

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10 Tips to Ace Your UC Application
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By Nicole Pilar
September 16, 2020 | 7 minute read

Ah, fall. That wonderful time of year when school begins (in some parts of the world), sweaters start to come out of hibernation, and everything seems to have “pumpkin spice” flavoring....

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Applying To College With A Learning Disability
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By Rebecca Putter
December 4, 2018 | 5 minute read

If you’re a student who’s seeking support services at college, you may find this checklist helpful as you explore and apply to colleges that fit you best. As you transition from high school...

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