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May 07, 2024

How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section (Examples Included)

May 07, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section (Examples Included)

The definitive guide to knowing what to include (and not include) in the Common App Additional Information section

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September 22, 2021

How to Ace the Stanford Roommate Essay (Example Included)

September 22, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ace the Stanford Roommate Essay (Example Included)

A guide to one of the trickiest college supplemental essays, with a full-length example

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March 15, 2019

The Costco Essay: What Makes It So Good?

March 15, 2019/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Costco Essay: What Makes It So Good?

Learn exactly why the Costco essay was so impressive to Ivy League admissions officers and how to select your own unique essay topic


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July 29, 2018

[Video] The myth of the ‘perfect’ application: How to turn weaknesses into strengths

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[Video] The myth of the ‘perfect’ application: How to turn weaknesses into strengths

My interview w/ Dr. Maggie Wray

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March 03, 2015

How to Start a College Essay to Wow Admissions Committees

March 03, 2015/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Start a College Essay to Wow Admissions Committees

Learn how to start a college essay to capture readers at first glance

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