Being creative when writing your college application essay
Thinktown's senior educational consultant Kira explains the key elements of a creative and outstanding essay.
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- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Overcoming writer's block: 5 tricks that work
Writer's block is inevitable, Jack kindly shares his tips for you to overcome them!
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- Aug 30, 2021
- 6 min
The hero's journey: How to apply storytelling principles to your main essay
Thinktown academic advisor Sophie tells us a story about family and love - as well as how to apply storytelling principles in essay writing.
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- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
How your way of thinking makes for a unique Common App essay topic
Thinktown's educational consultant Olivia explains how one of her students came up with a unique idea for her Common App essay.
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- Aug 16, 2021
- 7 min
Extracurricular activities — Your secret weapon in college application
We all know extracurriculars are important in your college application. So, how should you go about planning your activities?
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- Aug 9, 2021
- 4 min
Gear up for the 2022 Fall college application — Things you must know
Everything you need to know before starting your college application!
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
How to build relationships with professors and advisors in your major
Thinktown educational consultant shares her advice on building connections with professors and advisors in college.
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- Jul 26, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for mastering an interview
Thinktown educational consultant Emma shares her tips on how to ace college admission interviews.
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Choosing your path as a History major
Exploring industries, deciding between internships, and acting on your intuition...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 6 min
Turning a hobby into a career: my adventure in the screen trade
Thinktown educational consultant Jack shares his experience turning his interest in the film industry into his career.
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- Jul 7, 2021
- 5 min
Internships: the gateways to career success and how to get one yourself
Luke shares his advice on landing internships in college.
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- Jun 28, 2021
- 4 min
The meaning of life through the lens of Blade Runner and the Ship of Theseus
Thinktown educational consultant Erin talks about innovative essay ideas and how to impress admission officers with your creativity.
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
Temples, Weiqi, and CoCo: What I learned from studying abroad
Thinktown educational consultant Emma reflects on her experience studying abroad during college, and what this experiences has taught her.
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
Discovering your values by ‘knowing thyself’
Thinktown educational consultant Olivia shares her journey discovering her own values with us.
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
Navigating college academics: identifying and choosing your dream courses
What do you need to know in order to better narrow down your list of classes to take?
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- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
Remembering to breathe
Dray shares her experience dealing with stress, schoolwork and campus life in college.
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- May 24, 2021
- 4 min
3 simple ways for students to get ahead in the film industry
Thinktown educational consultant Jack shares his experience working in the film industry.
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- May 17, 2021
- 4 min
Summer school insights from a former Harvard RA
Former educational consultant Amy Morrisett shares her experience as a Harvard Summer School RA.
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for college: Get involved!
College can be an overwhelming place, both socially and academically. I remember my first day on the Hamilton College campus, when my...
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
The college student’s guide to networking with alumni (and just about anyone)!
Many college students are intimidated by the word “networking.” Before I learned what networking was, I imagined a formal exchange of...
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