If you're reading this, you likely hate writing essays. In this blog, you'll receive some good and bad news, but hopefully, by the end, you'll have some clarity on whether or not students...
Continue ReadingIf you're reading this, you likely hate writing essays. In this blog, you'll receive some good and bad news, but hopefully, by the end, you'll have some clarity on whether or not students...
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Continue ReadingWhen a Collegewise counselor brainstorms an essay with one of our students, we present them with a suggested outline to get them started on their first draft. But each outline (and essay,...
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