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How to Write a College Essay That Actually Gets You In

The personal essay is the only part of your application where you become a person, not a data point. Here is what actually goes into an essay that works — from choosing the right topic to finding your real voice to surviving the revision process.

By College OnPointJune 19, 2026
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College Planning
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When Should You Start College Prep? A Grade-by-Grade Guide

The families who get the best outcomes in college admissions almost always started earlier than most — and in a different way than most expect. Here is what meaningful college prep looks like from 7th grade through senior year.

By College OnPointMay 22, 2026
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College Planning
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The Summer Before Senior Year Is the Best Time to Beat College Application Anxiety

The dread of senior year hits in late June — before a single deadline has passed. Here is why rising senior anxiety peaks now, what it is actually telling you, and how to turn it into momentum before the pressure does.

By College OnPointJune 12, 2026
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College Admissions
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The One Thing Elite Colleges Are Really Looking For

A deep dive into why a genuine signature skill or passion—a real "spike"—has become the single most decisive factor in elite college admissions, and how to build one early enough for it to matter.

By College OnPointMay 8, 2026
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College Admissions
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How to Get Into an Ivy League School

Harvard accepted 3.6% of applicants in 2025. So what separates the 4% from the 96%? The answer is not what most families expect—and understanding it early enough to act on it is everything.

By College OnPointApril 17, 2026
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College Admissions
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Getting Into College in the AI Age

AI is reshaping every part of how students apply—and how colleges evaluate them. Here is what has actually changed, what has not, and what smart applicants are doing differently right now.

By College OnPointApril 10, 2026
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College Planning
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In the AI Age, Is College Still Worth It?

With AI transforming the job market, is a four-year degree still a rational investment? The honest answer depends on which college, which major, and how much you pay—here is how to think through it.

By College OnPointApril 24, 2026
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