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- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Overcoming writer's block: 5 tricks that work


- Aug 30, 2021
- 6 min
The hero's journey: How to apply storytelling principles to your main essay


- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
How your way of thinking makes for a unique Common App essay topic


- Aug 16, 2021
- 7 min
Extracurricular activities — Your secret weapon in college application


- Aug 9, 2021
- 4 min
Gear up for the 2022 Fall college application — Things you must know


- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
How to build relationships with professors and advisors in your major


- Jul 26, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for mastering an interview


- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Choosing your path as a History major


- Jul 12, 2021
- 6 min
Turning a hobby into a career: my adventure in the screen trade


- Jul 7, 2021
- 5 min
Internships: the gateways to career success and how to get one yourself


- Jun 28, 2021
- 4 min
The meaning of life through the lens of Blade Runner and the Ship of Theseus

- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
Temples, Weiqi, and CoCo: What I learned from studying abroad


- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
Discovering your values by ‘knowing thyself’


- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
Navigating college academics: identifying and choosing your dream courses


- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
Remembering to breathe


- May 24, 2021
- 4 min
3 simple ways for students to get ahead in the film industry


- May 17, 2021
- 4 min
Summer school insights from a former Harvard RA


- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
Tips for college: Get involved!


- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
The college student’s guide to networking with alumni (and just about anyone)!