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7 Colleges without Supplemental Essays

AdmissionSight

Essays here, essays there, essays everywhere. But what if I told you that there are colleges without supplemental essays ? Yes, they exist. Theyre like a little oasis in the desert of personal statements and “why this college?” prompts. If the thought of writing multiple essays makes you break out in a sweat, this might be your lucky day.

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How Much Does ACT/SAT Tutoring Cost?

HelloCollege

When planning for college , standardized test scores still stand out as one of the most important factors in applying to college. Given the significance of both the SAT and the ACT , along with the ever-changing nature of both tests (like the decision by Illinois to switch from the SAT to the ACT ), many students and families with lofty college dreams enlist help in the form of private test prep tutoring to improve their scores and their chances of admission to top colleges.

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Wealthiest NFL Owners – 2025

College Transitions

Sports fandom these days can be an ethical minefield. For example: should we continue to tune in to college sports when the athletes arent compensated for their labor despite generating massive revenues for their schools and the NCAA? Should we continue to watch the NFL in spite of what we know about CTE?

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How to Transfer to Williams 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

Admissions to Williams is one of the most sought after acceptances among small liberal arts colleges. The same holds true for transfers, which they admit for fall enrollment only. In this post, well break down what you need to know to write your strongest Williams transfer application. First, though, lets talk numbers. First-year acceptance rate for enrollment in the fall of 2023 was about 10 %.

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How to Write a (Great) Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI)

Emerging College Consulting

Learn how to write a great Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) to strengthen college admission chances upon a deferral.

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Study in Europe

ACM College Consulting

Why Study in Europe? Studying in Europe is an exciting opportunity for students to expand their horizons, and Europe is one of the best destinations for an international academic experience. Having moved here myself, I witness the benefits of living and studying in Europe daily. Here's why: World-Class Education : Europe is home to some of the world's top universities and academic programs.

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University of Miami Reinstates Standardized Testing

Top Tier Admissions

The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students. Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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What Does CLT Stand For​?

Peterson's Blog

The CLT is a standardized test gaining popularity in education across the United States and abroad, meaning that more and more students wonder, What Does CLT Stand For? Florida is the first state to pass legislation in 2023 for Florida students to use CLT scores to apply to Florida state universities, earn Bright Futures scholarships, satisfy graduation requirements, and earn dual credit.

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I Broke Up With My Best Friend and It Has Taken Me Years to Recover

Grown & Flown

A few weeks ago, my husband and I were leaving a restaurant after dinner when I felt his arm gently wrap around my shoulders and pull me to his chest. I smiled, and wondered what had gotten into him after 20 years. I gave his arm a squeeze and kept walking. Or I tried. He held fast, and kept me from turning a corner into the main dining area. I shot him a dirty look over my shoulder and pushed harder as he quietly asked me to trust him. “Please just stay here for a minute, ok?

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Losing All Of My Money: An Exercise in Money Mismanagement at Anime Pasadena

Caltech Admissions

Im the first to admit it. I am the walking stereotype of my major. It doesnt matter how many showers Ive taken or how much grass I touch because I will never be able able to run away from my greatest shame love: Genshin Impact. Since I was a frosh, Ive made my annual pilgrimage to Anime Pasadena, an anime convention held at the nearby Pasadena Convention Center in Old Pasadena every November.

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