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Notes from twenty thousand essays. Practical, specific, and usually shorter than the essay you are working on.
10 tips to prepare for the college interview
Five things to do and five to avoid before you sit down with an admissions officer or alumni interviewer.
Key tips for writing your personal statement
The habits that separate a memorable personal statement from a forgettable one: start early, brainstorm, stay on one theme, rewrite.
Essay topics to avoid
The topics admissions officers have read a thousand times this year, and what to write instead.