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The College Application Blog

Absolutely everything you need to know about applying for college.

Aug 6, 20237 min read

Polite Stalking 101

This blog is about going after what you want in college, in securing internships, and in landing your dream job. #interviewskills

Aug 6, 20238 min read

Interviewing for Colleges and Beyond

Interviewing skills have made the difference between being accepted and being rejected in getting into your reach school. #collegeapphacks

Aug 6, 20236 min read

Introducing: The Circle of Control

Feeling stressed out about college applications? #collegeapps #collegeapplications #mentalhealth

Aug 6, 20232 min read

Crafting Your First Resume: A Crucial Step for College Applications

Why write a resume when applying to college? It helps those writing your recs! #collegerecs #collegeresume #collegeapps

Aug 4, 20231 min read

The College Search Checklist: Keeping Your Priorities in Focus

How to rank colleges you are considering. #collegesearch #collegeappps #collegeapplications

Jul 30, 20231 min read

Changing Trends in Extracurricular Activities

This is about changing trends in what colleges are looking for in your applications. #collegeapps #collegeapplications

Jul 30, 20232 min read

Transforming Disappointment into Opportunity: Embracing Your College Path

This blog grapples with the crush of disappointment in not getting into reach colleges. #collegeapps #collegeapplications

Mar 12, 20232 min read

Pick the school for you–not the school that will impress others

Checking yourself. Why do you REALLY want to go to this school? #collegeapps #collegeapplications #collegeapphack

Mar 1, 202314 min read

Global Gateway Students at Indiana University

This blog will give you all the tips you need to land a job in America while student teaching abroad!