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Supplemental Essays: “Why This College?”

by Lee Norwood | Aug 30, 2023 | Essays

Supplemental essays are very important. These are often specific essays about the college or university to which you plan to apply. Getting these right can be the difference between ACCEPTED and DEFERRED or DENIED. Working with our ESSAY CORNER ensures that you put your best words forward.

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