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How to Edit Your Personal Statement
The next part of our series regarding the Common Application Personal Statement Essay follows editing your personal statement. No essay...
Sabeeh Mirza
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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How to Start Writing Your Personal Statement
Continuing on our series of articles regarding college applications, this week we will be talking about writing the Common Application...
Sabeeh Mirza
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Avoiding Common Mistakes in College Application Essays
The college essay is a pivotal and important part of the college application process. However, many essays fall into the same traps,...
Sabeeh Mirza
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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The Inside Scoop on the College Application Process
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Redwood Academy Newsletter! This week we’ll be breaking the down the college application process....
Sabeeh Mirza
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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How to Approach College Applications
The college application process can often feel like an uphill battle. Between managing multiple deadlines, crafting the perfect personal...
Sabeeh Mirza
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Understanding Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular Decision
Getting ready to apply to colleges can be an exciting yet daunting experience, especially if you're not familiar with the different types...
Sabeeh Mirza
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Your Guide to Standardized Testing
Not sure what the differences between the SAT, ACT, and PSAT are? Join us this week as we discuss the various types of standardized...
Sabeeh Mirza
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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Building Strong Relationships With Your Teachers
Having a bond with a teacher or staff member can be a crucial and pivotal part of your college application and your high school...
Sabeeh Mirza
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Your Guide to the College Interview
The college interview continues to be an elusive and scary idea for college applicants. Follow along as we take you through some tips and...
Sabeeh Mirza
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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How to Choose College Majors!
Welcome back to another week of the RRA Newsletter! Today we’ll be talking about how to choose a college major - maybe you always knew...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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How to Get Scholarships
Hey! We’ll be talking about how to find and win college merit-based scholarships. Scholarships can be valuable for students and we’re...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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How to Visit a School
Welcome back to another week of the RRA Newsletter! Today we’ll be talking about how to visit a college. Visiting a college in person...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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How to Research a School
Today we’ll be talking about how to research a college. Research is one of the most important aspects of preparing for college...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Personal Projects and Their Timeline
Today we’ll be talking about personal projects and their timelines! Personal projects really can have any shape or form — whether that be...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Summer College Essay Tips
Today we’ll be talking about how to college essay tips. As the summer rolls around, prime essay writing time awaits many junior year...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Summer College Application Tips
Today we’ll be talking about how to plan for college applications over the summer. The summer can be really crucial to planning out your...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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How to Study for the SAT
The first step to any effective study plan is to schedule and plan! Here are some tips: Take a test first without studying. This will...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
Most students will ask their junior year teachers for recommendation letters. Here’s how to first establish who to ask: Establish a good...
Redwood River Academy
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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What is Dual Enrollment and Should I Do It?
For ambitious high school students, venturing into college coursework early can be immensely beneficial. While Advanced Placement (AP)...
Redwood River Academy
Apr 7, 20242 min read
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Which Colleges Should You Apply to 🎒
How many (and which) colleges should I apply to? Welcome back to another week of our newsletter - today we’ll be talking about which...
Redwood River Academy
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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