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Top 10 Most Rigorous Colleges: Are They Right for You?

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In this article, weve listed 10 of the most academically rigorous colleges in the country. Also called minors, having a secondary field lets you expand your education into other interests. To support such an environment, they offer majors, joint majors, minors, honors, interdisciplinary programs, and co-term programs.

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100+ Summer and Extracurricular Ideas — Based on Your Values

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Experience the Same Story Through Different Lenses : Read multiple news articles, watch a documentary, or compare two films from different cultural perspectives on the same event. Research the Science Behind Something You Take for Granted : How do fireflies glow? Why do some foods taste better together? What makes dj vu happen?

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Boston College Supplemental Essays 2024-2025: Writing Tips + Examples

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The story of Mariam and Laila was deeply moving, and it made me realize how much Id taken my own freedoms for granted. He pulled up an article on deepfake videos, proving how easy it is to spread false information. For example, you could start with, When I finished A Thousand Splendid Suns, I just sat there, stunned. Book summary.

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Weekly Update: July 2

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In a public letter printed in The New York Times , Ryan said he believed staying on could put federal funding, research grants, student aid, and international student visas at risk. BEST ARTICLES OF THE WEEK The Washington Post recently spoke with university faculty and recent grads to put a personal lens on the tough job market.

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Happy Pride Month 2025! Here are some tips and resources for our LGBTQ+ Friends

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This NBC news article highlights the worries, thoughts, and feelings so many trans students and their parents and loved ones are feeling about moving forward in their lives. So, I ask you, why would you want to go to a college that wouldnt accept you simply because youre trans, gender non-conforming, gay, or another gender or sexual minority?

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Dear Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Genderfluid Friends (and their loved ones, parents, allies, and advocates),

Admissions Mom

This NBC news article highlights the worries, thoughts, and feelings so many trans students and their parents and loved ones are feeling about moving forward in their lives. So, I ask you, why would you want to go to a college that wouldnt accept you simply because youre trans, gender non-conforming, gay, or another gender or sexual minority?

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23 Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid on your UT-Austin Common App Essay

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Consider how often you read a news article or blog to the end its almost never. Clarifying dozens of minor abstractions accumulates into a thoughtful, personal, and unique essay. College essays are more formal than blog posts or diary entries, but are not as formal as science reports or Wikipedia articles.