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How to Improve Reading Comprehension – 10 Expert Tips

We’ve all had those moments: you’re reading a book, your eyes start gliding over the lines, and before you know it, you’ve reached the end of the page, but you haven’t understood a thing. In high school, college, and in our careers, we’re bound to encounter texts that are...

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Computer Science Competitions for High Schoolers

The (tech) kids are alright. Given the centrality of technology in today’s world, nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations are keen to foster youth tech skills. To that end, these organizations host a dizzying number of computer science competitions at local, national, and international levels. Whether your passion lies with...

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The 40 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the U.S.

Let’s begin by making clear that the College Transitions team would never recommend picking a college based solely on its physical beauty. There are dozens of more critical factors one should first consider such as academic strength, overall “fit”, undergraduate research opportunities, career services, and internship connections—just to name...

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When are UC Applications Due in 2023-24?

Last year, the University of California system received over 206,000 freshmen applications to its nine campuses. Additionally, they received another 40,000 transfer applications. In total, there are now a quarter of a million applying to the UCs every year. So, those are the pertinent facts. Now, we’ll dive in...

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20 Best To Kill a Mockingbird Quotes

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age classic that deals with the themes of American racism, social inequality, the loss of innocence, and the coexistence of good and evil (though that’s far from an exhaustive list). By taking a look at some crucial To Kill a Mockingbird...

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