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Last week, we were privileged to hear from a UChicago admissions director in an Ask Me Anything forum event to get exclusive tips for applying to The University of Chicago. The AMA, which was hosted ...

This month we were able to hear from New York University admissions representatives in an exclusive Ask Me Anything event hosted on the College Confidential forum. Kennedy Carlick, NYU Senior ...

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What makes a great college essay? It's more art than science, but these essay examples can give you a sense of what makes a good essay. Starting your college admissions essay can feel like a ...