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Everything you need to know about UC Santa Barbara premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the UC Santa Barbara premed acceptance rate
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How to Get Into Dental School: The Ultimate Guide
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Everything you need to know to get into dental school, including recommendations for each year of college to gain admission to your dream program
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Everything you need to know about Ohio State premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Ohio State premed acceptance rate
Read MoreThe Ideal DAT Study Schedule (1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months)
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Proven DAT study schedule templates to help you score 23+, regardless of the time you have to prepare
Read MoreHow to Succeed as a University of Notre Dame Premed
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Everything you need to know about premed at the University of Notre Dame, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the University of Notre Dame premed acceptance rate
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Finding and Winning College Scholarships
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A hands-on primer to helping your child earn thousands of dollars in free money, eliminate college debt, and live with less financial worry
Read MoreHow to Transfer Colleges: The Ultimate Guide
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A guide to transferring to your dream school (including a successful transfer essay example)
How to Write a Great Research Assistant Cover Letter (Sample Included)
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A step-by-step guide to writing an effective cover letter for a research position, including a full-length sample
Read MoreRoss University School of Medicine: What You Need to Know
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Is Ross University a good medical school? Learn the Ross Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and strategies to get accepted
Read MoreHow to Write an Amazing Law School Diversity Statement (Example Included)
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Get guidance on writing an optional diversity essay for law school, including tips to showcase your experiences and make your application stand out.
Read MoreThe Best Vet Schools: A Complete List (2020)
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Explore the best vet schools in the USA with a complete list of top veterinary programs, admissions insights, rankings, and each school’s unique offerings.
Read MoreLaw Schools in California: How to Get In
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Discover what it takes to get into law schools in California, including admissions requirements, competitiveness, and expert strategies to stand out.
Read MoreHow to Find Internships for High School Students
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Everything you need to know about high school internships, including how to cold email for an internship
Read MoreThe College Admissions Puzzle: How the 8 Main Pieces Fit Together and Affect Which Schools Your Child Gets Into
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This article is also featured on The Huffington Post.
To help you better understand the college application evaluation process, I have highlighted the 8 primary elements of most college applications, including what they represent to admissions committees, and what they don’t.
Carefully considering what story will be told through the various pieces of your child’s college application will help your family make more informed decisions when it comes to your child’s academics and extracurricular pursuits. Collectively, better decisions will improve your child’s admissions odds at his or her top-choice schools.
Read MoreHow To Choose A College That’s Right For You
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Learn how to choose the right college for you by focusing on fit, academics, finances, and goals—instead of rankings—to make a confident, informed decision.
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My interview w/ Dr. Maggie Wray
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Read More[Video] When Should High School Students Begin Working on Their College Applications?
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Learn why it's important to get a head start, plus what your child should do before working on their college applications.
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Read MoreHow to Start a College Essay to Wow Admissions Committees
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Learn how to start a college essay to capture readers at first glance
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