Our Collegewise counselors often get questions about whether or not they should write about politics in their college essay. You can even broaden that question to religion, current events,...
Continue ReadingOur Collegewise counselors often get questions about whether or not they should write about politics in their college essay. You can even broaden that question to religion, current events,...
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