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AI Writing and Grammar Checkers
Using AI for admissions essays is discouraged as it tends to omit important personal details. The resulting essays often contain generic buzzwords and lack the applicant’s authentic voice. Admissions officers can easily spot AI-aided writing, leading to potential dismissal of the application. Grammar checkers like Grammarly may also compromise the originality of the essay. Read more
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Connection Between Your Major and Your Career
Good morning College Smart Families, We have a saying in the Navy, “Choose your rate, choose your fate”. The rates, or specializations, define your Naval career span things from Information Technology to Aviation Structural Mechanics. Your rate has an outsized impact on your quality of life, career opportunities, and more. Based on what the news Read more
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Duke University Visit
Duke University is an elite, private liberal arts university located in Durham, North Carolina. Duke consistently rates in the top 10 on US News and World Reports’ rankings, earning the #7 spot in the 2024 publication. Their middle 50% of SAT is 1490-1570 with the ACT ranging from 34-35. Their acceptance rate is around 6% Read more
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Writing Your “Why Us?” Essay
We call it the “Cupcake” Essay because there are two core parts to these types of prompts. Why you (the cake) and why THIS college (the icing). Oftentimes these are relatively short essays in the 150-300 word count range. Some key pieces of advice when tackling these essays: For the cake, state your main goal Read more
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Welcome to 2024 – File your FAFSA!
College Smart Families, 2023 was quite a year. 2024 will be even more exciting as those acceptance letters start rolling in! If you have any friends or families who are looking for the full package of services for the class of 2025 or 2026, please have them book an introductory meeting with us – Book Now. One unique Read more
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Intro to Financial Aid Newsletter
College Smart Families, Can’t believe we’re already halfway through November! As a reminder for our Seniors, Cal State and UC applications are due on November 30th. We highly recommend that you print out a physical copy of your application and ask friends/family to double check your application. For some reason things pop out more on Read more
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