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How Parents Can Help Their College-Bound Children Find Scholarships

A guest post by Bobby Touran, founder of ApplyKit Parents helping their children apply for college often wonder, “How can I help my child look for scholarships?” This is a great service you can provide both for yourself and your child. Scholarships don’t have to be paid back. This obviously means that the more scholarships […]

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Role of College Essay: What role do essays play in my overall college application?

What role do essays play in my overall college application? by James Maynard

A Guest Blog by James Maynard College application essays are one of the most dreaded – and important – parts of a college application. Your personal essay not only show colleges that you are able to answer the question, but also gives them insight into you as a person. This is because they are not

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The College Admissions Essay: How to Get Inspired to Start Writing

The College Admissions Essay: How to Get Inspired to Start Writing

As a writer, I am well aware that one of the most difficult things about the writing process is getting started. Staring at a blank open document on the computer screen or facing down a blank sheet of paper staring up at you from your desk can be daunting for anyone—even the most veteran writers

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