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A clear and complete checklist for applying to college, including key documents, deadlines, and tips to stay on track.

Stay on track with your grad school application timeline. Learn when to apply, what to prepare and how to meet deadlines at the University of Cincinnati.

Whether you’re preparing for your first graduate school interview or just want to be ready when the time comes, we’ve got you covered. This article goes over common grad school interview questions and how to answer them.

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Discover creative college essay topics to showcase your story and impress admissions with a compelling, unique application.

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Formatting your college essay is an important component of your college admissions application. Follow these steps to structure your essay well and stick to formatting guidelines from word count to font size and page layout. We’ll show you how.