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June 13, 2025
Time Management in College: Tips & Activities for Students
Learn how to manage your time in college with practical tips and strategies. Stay on top of your studies, meet deadlines, and balance school, social life, and personal time.
June 13, 2025
Writing the College Essay: Dumplings, Dogs, the Letter S, and the 5-Step Process That Makes Sense of All the BS
This five-step framework will help you demystify the falsely daunting task of writing your college essay and craft a piece that ties the full story of your application together in a way that speaks to the college of your dreams, from a Dartmouth alumna and college admissions coach.
June 13, 2025
How to Get Into the UC Schools: Application Overview, Essay Tips, and More
The UC schools comprise some of the most competitive and top-performing public schools in the entire US. Here is our guide to getting in, complete with application tips, school profiles, and essay prompts.
June 13, 2025
The Freshman’s Guide to Stanford University: Curriculum, Program Structure, Top Classes, and More
Are you headed to Stanford or an aspiring admit? This article is for you, including top classes and professors, an overview of the undergrad program structure, info on the Bing Overseas Studies Program, and more.
June 13, 2025
5 Pro Tips for Writing Successful College Application Essays
In this article, we provide expert tips and tricks to help you craft a compelling and memorable college essay. From brainstorming to proofreading and editing, here are ways to write a winning essay.
June 13, 2025
How to Write an Amazing College Essay: 3 Tips for Success
A former admissions committee member outlines some of his best advice for writing a killer college application essay that will not only impress the AdCom, but also get you admitted into your dream school.
June 13, 2025
What Really Matters When Preparing for College
The way that students are prepared for college is fundamentally flawed. Here is one expert's advice on changing mindsets that will ultimately lead to better mental health and long-term happiness.
June 13, 2025
5 Tips for Making the Most of Your College Years
College is a time of uncertainty for most individuals and there's a lot of pressure to make it the "greatest years" of your life. Here are 5 ways to make the most of this time.
June 13, 2025
Why I Coach–Susie B.
Susie B., an expert Leland undergrad and writing coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.
March 6, 2025
The Top 30 Coaches on Leland: 2023 Edition
When you’re trying to reach your goals, it can make a world of a difference to have people in your corner. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the top 30 Leland coaches of 2023.