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EssaysHow to Write a Common App Personal Statement That Sounds Like You
The personal statement is the one place you get to be a person instead of a transcript. Here is how to find a story worth telling and write it in your own voice.
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.
StrategyCommon App, Coalition, and Direct Applications: Which to Use
Most students use the Common App, but it is not the only route, and some schools have their own. Here is how the platforms compare and how to stay organized.
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