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Don't Wait Until Graduation to Launch Your Career

October 2025 • Kamand Bagherian

Struggling to land your first job after graduation? Learn why referrals are your secret weapon.

How to Write a Resume with Limited Work Experience

September 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Graduating soon with no job history? Learn how to build a resume using side projects, volunteer work, and certifications.

Do you Still Need to List References on your Resume?

August 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Should you include references on a resume in 2026? Learn when they matter, when they don’t, and how industry context changes the answer.

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How to Guarantee Your Scholarship Application Actually Gets Seen

July 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Learn the make-or-break moves that put your scholarship application at the top of the stack.

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Writing a Personal Statement for College? Read This Before You Start

July 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Staring at a blinking cursor? Learn the three levers that turn a rough draft into an admissions-ready personal statement.

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How AI Is Quietly Transforming the Scholarship Application Process

July 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

AI scholarship tools help students effortlessly find, apply for, and win scholarships, increasingly revolutionizing the entire system.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Without Losing Our Humanity

June 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Your voice is what matters. Learn how we use artificial intelligence to empower students without losing our humanity along the way.

Can I Use AI for my College Admissions Essay?

June 2025 • Kamand Bagherian

Learn when it’s okay to use AI for your personal statement and why your real voice still matters in college admissions.

Why Your Resume’s Top Third Matters More Than You Think

May 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Learn how to optimize the top third of your resume to grab attention, pass ATS filters, and land your next interview.

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Writing the Perfect Resume: Everything You Need to Know to Stand Out

May 2025 • Kamand Bagherian

Learn the essential elements and best practices for writing an ATS-friendly, strong resume tailored to your goals.

How to Answer “Why This University?” (And Impress Admissions Officers)

Mar 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Learn three proven strategies to craft a “Why This University?” response that stands out.

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The One Thing All University Admission Committees Are Secretly Looking For

Feb 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

The hidden metric that can move your application from “maybe” to “accepted.” Learn what it is, and how to showcase it.

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Top 5 College Application Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner

Jan 2025 • Tyler Pedigo

Five battle-tested tricks that save time, lower stress, and raise your odds of getting that coveted acceptance letter.

Don't Wait Until Graduation to Launch Your Career

How to Write a Resume with Limited Work Experience

Do you Still Need to List References on your Resume?

How to Guarantee Your Scholarship Application Actually Gets Seen

Writing a Personal Statement for College? Read This Before You Start

How AI Is Quietly Transforming the Scholarship Application Process

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Without Losing Our Humanity

Can I Use AI for my College Admissions Essay?

Why Your Resume’s Top Third Matters More Than You Think

Writing the Perfect Resume: Everything You Need to Know to Stand Out

How to Answer “Why This University?” (And Impress Admissions Officers)

The One Thing All University Admission Committees Are Secretly Looking For

Top 5 College Application Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner

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