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Balancing "Fun" Extracurriculars with "Impressive" Ones

Balancing “Fun” Extracurriculars with “Impressive” Ones

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When building your activities list for college applications, there’s often pressure to choose things tha...Read More

Using Extracurriculars to Explore Potential Majors & Careers

Using Extracurriculars to Explore Potential Majors & Careers

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Are Expensive Summer Programs Worth It for College Apps

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Virtual Volunteering Opportunities

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Volunteering is a great way to give back, learn new skills, and strengthen your college applications. But busy...Read More

Finding Your Unique Passion

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Standard extracurriculars like student government, sports, or the school newspaper are great. But what if your...Read More

Quantifying Your Extracurricular Impact

Quantifying Your Extracurricular Impact: Adding Numbers & Data (Even When It Feels Qualitative)

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Ethical Portfolio Building: Citing Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism

Ethical Considerations in Portfolio Building: Citing Sources, Giving Credit & Avoiding Plagiarism

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One Page Resume College: When Can You Go Longer?

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Link in Bio: Guide Social Media to Your College Portfolio

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