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Q: I am a high school freshman, applying to the Columbia University Science Honors Program. It's a highly selective, math and science program that meets...

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Last weekend I visited my absolute favorite, canthisberealit'ssowonderful college! It was awesome (again) but through the admissions session a bombshell was dropped on me,...

runxbabyxrun needs help editing her common app essay: her parents say the story doesn't resonate well. Are they right? —Sparkitors

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elephantandcastle wrote this practice college entrance essay and would love your input. What do you think? —Sparkitors

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starstruckme's family moved from America to India in 2004. This is essay about her split childhood is for the diversity prompt

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Admission counselors read anywhere from 25 to 50 essays a day; here are a few pointers to make yours stand out of the pack.

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