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Making an Impact Through Community Service
Community Service Is Not a Line Item In a time when college admissions can feel like a competition, it’s easy to think every activity needs to “look good” on an application. Community service often falls into that trap—reduced to logging hours or checking a requirement. The truth is, most colleges do not require community service. And the real value of service has very little to do with how it appears on a résumé. The true value is the impact on your community—and on you. Why
Mar 18


Overused College Essay Topics
All right, juniors—summer is coming, and so is the time to start writing those college essays. Whether you're dreading it or excited to...
Apr 17, 2025


Understanding Letters of Recommendation
The application requirements for most colleges in the US include a letter of recommendation from the student's high school guidance...
Mar 31, 2025


Lessons Learned About Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole...
Feb 28, 2025


Social Media and College Admissions
Okay students, let's be real. Your life is probably all over social media. From TikTok dances to Insta-worthy sunsets to those hilarious...
Feb 19, 2025
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