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College Applications

College Applications

Applying to college is a lengthy process - let us break it down for you.

Senior Year College Plan

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How to Apply to College

Applying to college is a process. Your plan on how to apply to college starts here with the College Plan Checklist

Finding the Right 4-Year College

Have you thought about where you want to go for college?

How To Build Your College List

How do you find the colleges that fit you? Check out our tips to build your college list.

Narrowing Your College List

How to Decide Where to Apply to College

Once you've built your college list, it's time to make some decisions!

Meeting College Deadlines

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How to Apply to College

Applying to college is a process. Your plan on how to apply to college starts here with the College Plan Checklist

College Application Essays

Most Common College Essay Topics

Get familiar with the most common college essay topics to shape your own narrative for college admissions.

How To Outline and Write Your College Essay

Make your essay the star of your application!

College Essay Myths

What should I really be writing?

Letters of Recommendation

5 Steps To Get A Letter Of Recommendation

Learn how and when to ask for letters of recommendation - Detroit College Challenge

Creating A Brag Sheet For Your Letter of Recommendation Writer

Get the best possible letters of recommendation!

College Application Fee Waivers

Expensive College Application Fees Got You Down? Get A Waiver

Apply to college without the fees - Detroit College Challenge

Requesting an Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver

College Interviews

College Interview Advice

Tips from a Harvard student who aced her interview