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    fact: money does not come from trees. but it can – and frequently does – come from scholarships. and while the last thing you probably want to do, after writing a dozen soul-sucking college essays, is write a dozen more soul-sucking scholarship essays – this is far from the time to give in. there is…

  • how to survive group projects

    as if normal school projects weren’t stressful enough, group projects bring another whole set of conflicts and challenges. it’s hard to work with random classmates who probably have a variety of different work ethics – some contributing more than others… but follow the tips below and the somewhat painful process should get a little easier!…

  • will a great essay get me into college?

    if you’ve ever asked yourself this question, here’s a short and sweet answer from ethan sawyer, the college essay guy. the short answer here is: no, an essay won’t get you into college on its own. your acceptance at most universities is dictated primarily by your gpa, course-load (how hard your classes are) and, to…