BlogHide Resteemsmasonrobertscc (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoReport: Seniors Are Waiting to Apply to CollegeHigher education has suffered many negative effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps one of the most interesting — and perplexing for colleges and universities — is the delay in starting the…masonrobertscc (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoDo I Need to Send Official SAT and AP Score Reports?Can you explain self-reporting test scores to me? I am putting all my SAT and AP scores into Common App but now I am not sure if I also need to send official scores for both or either of those tests…masonrobertscc (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoThe 8 Biggest Essay-Writing Myths, And Why the Reality Is Much BetterThe biggest misconception out in College Essay-Writing Land is that college essays are complex, tricky undertakings you can only get through with hours of painful labor. 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