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Applying for scholarships is a lot like applying to college. In most cases, you need to fill out an application, gather letters of recommendation and write one or more essays. But since your goal is ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

Begin writing your college application well in advance of its deadline to help alleviate pressure on yourself and improve the quality of your final draft. (Getty Images) Much like articulating the ...

The school year may have started only a couple months ago, but college application season is in full swing. If you’re planning to apply to college this year, now is the time to start narrowing down ...

Summer break is around the bend, which means you and many other students are likely to be looking for a job or internship. If you have never worked a job or submitted an application before, it can be ...

Graduate school has become increasingly expensive, and while some graduate programs offer financial support through work-study, loans, scholarships and fellowships, graduate students may still need ...