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How to Turn an Extracurricular Activity Essay into a Personal Statement

College Admissions, College Essays, Personal Statement, Student Resources

504 Plans vs IEPs: Key Differences Parents and Students Should Understand

Financial Aid, Student Resources

Standardized Testing Guide for First Gen and/or Low Income Students

College Admissions, Student Resources, Test Prep

California Scholarships Guide

College Admissions, Counselor Resources, Financial Aid, Parent Resources, Student Resources, University of California

Student Aid Index: A guide to what SAI is and how it works

College Admissions, Financial Aid, Parent Resources, Student Resources

Grants for college: a guide to how grants work + list of grants

College Admissions, Financial Aid, Parent Resources, Student Resources

WELCOME TO THE WAITLIST

College Admissions, Student Resources

Computer engineering vs computer science: Key differences, and which is right for you

College Admissions, Student Resources

“Lateral moves” in the college essay/application revision process

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Navigating College Applications with AI: What Colleges Say + CEG’s Advice to Students and Counselors

AI, Student Resources

How (and whether) you should write about a student’s identity or lived experience (including race) in a recommendation letter (with examples)

Counselor Resources, Student Resources

Can You Use Contractions in College Essays?

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