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For me, applying to college was a terrifying endeavor. I remember telling everyone, "Not only does college dictate four years of my life, but to get in I have to …

If higher education is on your horizon, this time of year is your biggest opportunity to take strides on your a pathway to admission. In this blog that originally ran …

The college process really does sneak up on you in high school—one moment you’re worried about if you know where all of your classes are in the big, scary high …

The summer before my senior year of college, I helped edit a paper phone book. My supervisor Mike, a technical writer, worked on the design and content strategy. I proofread …

On the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), I worked with College Summit peer leaders, high school seniors, to craft their personal essays for college applications. They …

This blog is part of a series featuring supplemental college admission essays written and approved for publication by Story2 students. This essay by Ricardo, a graduate from NYU, was chosen …

For high school seniors, applying to college can feel like an entirely new experience. It requires students to think critically about who they are and where they’re headed, perhaps for …

Córdoba, Argentina This blog is part of a series featuring supplemental college admission essays written by Story2 students. This essay by Cecile, a student at USC, was chosen because of …