Spotlight: Zoe Lockhart on Gap Years
It's better to take a year to explore rather than go straight to college and regret not taking that opportunity.
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Gail Agronick
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Spotlight: Dr. Ravenna Helson
She was a humble trailblazer with a fiery spirit, far-ranging curiosity, and a keen sense of humor.
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Gail Agronick
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
KISS Your Way to Presentation Success
Jess is excited, but understandably nervous, about an upcoming presentation in a new job. A recent college grad, this biochemist felt...
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Gail Agronick
- Oct 21, 2020
- 1 min
Best Writing Tip: Don't
Sometimes the best writing isn’t writing at all. Many of us are experiencing screen fatigue: Zoom meetings, remote learning, and other...
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Gail Agronick
- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min
How to Edit Application Essays
Early Action and Early Decision deadlines are quickly approaching. Here are some easy-to-follow steps to make sure you put your best foot...
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Gail Agronick
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
Your Nose Knows: How to Write (and Work) Most Efficiently
If your right nostril is dominant: get things down on paper. Write now, don’t procrastinate. Prep for an important meeting.
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Gail Agronick
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Should You Address COVID in Your Common App?
Essays have always played an important role in college admissions. Given COVID, they’ll be even more important in 2020-2021. Many schools...
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Gail Agronick
- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
Spotlight: Gail Agronick
I use my skills as a psychologist every day. I find joy in listening to people’s stories...and figuring out how to help them come alive in
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