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Ashley Thommana
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Creating a College Application Tracker
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Step 1: Building Your Target List

The College List: Good Targets, Reaches, and Safeties

College List
Maria Little
May 10, 2024
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College Decision: Fit Factors for Choosing a School

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Maria Little
January 18, 2024
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Women's Colleges Guide

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Maria Little
January 18, 2024
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The Target College List: Researching Schools & Financial Aid

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Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Step 2: Find the Perfect Tutor & Ace Your Exams
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Reading Better: Understand the Story
Colton Lipfert
December 11, 2023
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Reading Better: Find What Matters
Colton Lipfert
December 11, 2023
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Why You Should Self-Study for an AP Test
Chase Yano
December 11, 2023
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ACT Math Section Survival Guide + Exam Overview & Practice
Chase Yano
December 11, 2023
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A Primer on Reddit: History, Terminology, and Admissions

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Ashley Thommana
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Applying to College as a Homeschooler: From Home to Harvard

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Cory Chen
December 28, 2023
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The College List: Good Targets, Reaches, and Safeties

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Reading Better: Understand the Story

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College Decision: Fit Factors for Choosing a School

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Maria Little
January 18, 2024
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Reading Better: Find What Matters

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Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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Why You Should Self-Study for an AP Test

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Summer Activities to Boost Your College Applications

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Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Women's Colleges Guide

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Maria Little
January 18, 2024
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The Target College List: Researching Schools & Financial Aid

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December 28, 2023
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Course Rigor for College Admission

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Application Types for College Admissions

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January 18, 2024
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Tackling STEM Courses

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Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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Flashcards: My Secret Study Weapon

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Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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Regular Decision for College? A Guide to Application Plans

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Chase Yano
January 18, 2024
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Student Organization Guide

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Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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Pros and Cons of Top Schools: College Extracurriculars

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Michael Gao
February 26, 2024
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ACT Math Section Survival Guide + Exam Overview & Practice

Stardardized Testing
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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A High Schooler's Guide to CS

The College Application Process
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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ACT Science: Tips and Strategies to Improve Your Science Score

Stardardized Testing
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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How to Have Great Study Sessions? Tips for Effective Studying

Study Tips
Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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Pros and Cons of Top Schools: College Social Life

Live Blogs
Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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Pros and Cons of Top Schools: College Culture

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Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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Studying Mindset: Black Belt Mentality

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Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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The Key to Writing an Interesting Supplement

College Essays
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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How do I do college tours?

College List
Maria Little
January 18, 2024
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Five Awesome ACT Math Tips

Stardardized Testing
Chase Yano
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The College Application: Tying It Together

The College Application Process
Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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Make Your College Essay Stand Out: 3 Ways to Be Likable

College Essays
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Writing College Essays: Brainstorm the Personal Statement

College Essays
Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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College Essay Word Limits: How to Master Them

College Essays
Cory Chen
December 28, 2023
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Writing College Essays: Outline the Personal Statement

College Essays
Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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Writing College Essays: Final College Essay Draft

College Essays
Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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Three Strategies That Will Improve Your English ACT Score

Stardardized Testing
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Writing College Essays: College Essay First Draft

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Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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What to do BEFORE Applying Regular Decision

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Michael Gao
December 28, 2023
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How to Fill Out the CommonApp Activities Section

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Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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High School Passion Project: Impress Your Dream School

Extracurriculars
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Pros and Cons of a Top Schools: College Academics

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Michael Gao
January 18, 2024
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Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Or Both? And When?

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Chase Yano
January 18, 2024
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How to do a Business Major: A Guide for High Schoolers

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Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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How To Choose Your College Major? Tips for Selecting the Best Choice for You

Live Blogs
Colton Lipfert
January 18, 2024
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College Scholarship Search: High School Seniors' Guide

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Chase Yano
January 18, 2024
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How to Do High School Humanities Projects

Extracurriculars
Cory Chen
December 28, 2023
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High School Clubs: How to Start Them

Extracurriculars
Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Applying to College as a Homeschooler: From Home to Harvard

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Cory Chen
January 18, 2024
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High School Summer Extracurriculars for 9th and 10th Graders

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Cory Chen
February 26, 2024
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Preparing for High School Internship Interviews

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Chase Yano
December 28, 2023
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Student Schedule: How to Have a Life and Get Straight A's

Study Tips
Colton Lipfert
December 28, 2023
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3 Most Important College List Factors for Target Schools

College List
Cory Chen
January 18, 2024
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Top 20 Unique Extracurriculars

Extracurriculars
Cory Chen
May 10, 2024
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Near or Far: Factoring in Distance into College Decisions

College List
Ashley Thommana
March 30, 2024
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Timeline for Success: Applying to Colleges Early is in Your Best Interest

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Ashley Thommana
April 6, 2024
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Why Building a College-Ready Resume Starts Now

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Ashley Thommana
April 6, 2024
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How to Successfully Plan for Your Senior Year of High School

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Ashley Thommana
May 6, 2024
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How to Handle Stress as a College Applicant

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Ashley Thommana
May 11, 2024
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Social Media and How to Utilize It in College Admissions

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Ashley Thommana
May 20, 2024
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4 Tips to Apply to BS/MD and BS/DO Programs

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Ashley Thommana
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Crafting a Strong MIT Application

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Ashley Thommana
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Crafting Your Caltech Application

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Ashley Thommana
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What is the Common App?

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Ashley Thommana
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How to Build a Strong High School Transcript

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Ashley Thommana
July 20, 2024
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How to Request Letters of Recommendation

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Ashley Thommana
July 27, 2024
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Creating a College Application Tracker

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Ashley Thommana
August 12, 2024
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Resources to Use When Researching Colleges

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Ashley Thommana
September 7, 2024
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