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How to Write a Stellar Personal Statement for Your College Application
Writing "The College Essay" can be very stressful for many students applying to college. It might feel overwhelming if you lack...
Peggy Sharp
Jun 26, 20246 min read


Making the Most of Your College Orientation: Part II
In Part I of this blog series, I told you my orientation story and what NOT to do at your college orientation. Now we turn our focus to 8...
Peggy Sharp
Jun 4, 20246 min read


Making the Most of Your College Orientation: Part I
As summer starts, New Student Orientation season at colleges across the country is in full swing. Just about every first-year college...
Peggy Sharp
May 28, 20244 min read


How to Use Summer Break to Plan for Your Future Career or Graduate School
You've worked hard all year and are ready for summer break. I don't blame you. You're right; you should certainly plan time to rest and...
Peggy Sharp
May 21, 20244 min read


10 Things Successful College Freshmen Do
Lily appeared in front of my office door, beaming with the joy and pride of a college freshman who hadn’t started classes yet. A dance...
Peggy Sharp
May 14, 20244 min read
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