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RecommendationsHow to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation (and Get a Great One)
The best letters come from teachers who know you, asked the right way and given enough time. Here is how to set yours up for success.
EssaysHow to Write the Common App Activities List
You get about 150 characters per activity. Used well, that tiny space can do more for your application than a whole extra essay.
EssaysThe Additional Information Section: When and How to Use It
It is an optional box most students ignore. Used correctly, it is where you give context that helps a reader understand your record fairly.
RecommendationsThe Counselor Recommendation and Your Relationship With Your Counselor
Your counselor writes about you as a whole student and provides your school's context. A little relationship-building makes that letter much stronger.
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