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Changes to the Common App for 2025-2026

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What The Top 50 Colleges Are Saying About the ACT Science Section in 2025

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How to Get into MIT (Strategies for a Successful Application)

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What Should I Write My College Essay About?

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7 Common App Essay Prompts for 2023-2024

For the 2023-2024 college application cycle, there are seven different prompts for the Common App personal essay. Read on to understand what admissions officers are expecting from each prompt, as well as tips to ensure that you’ve written a truly great essay.

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Tips for Writing a Great College Essay

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What Do College Admissions Officers Care About in the Age of COVID-19?

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How Important Are Supplemental College Essays?

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What Personality Traits Do Colleges Want?

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