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Helpful Resources for Writing and College Preparation
Below are some links I’ve personally found helpful in my own academic and professional journey. Whether you’re preparing college applications, writing scholarship essays, or just trying to improve your writing, these resources can offer a strong foundation.
These are not endorsements, just tools I’ve used or explored that may support your own unique path:
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Writing Resources
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Purdue OWL – Online Writing Lab: Great for APA formatting, essay structure, and grammar help.
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Grammarly: Real-time grammar and style checker.
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Hemingway Editor: Helps simplify and clarify writing.
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College and Scholarship Prep
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Common App Essay Prompts: A great starting point for college application essays.
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BigFuture by College Board: College search, planning tools, and scholarship info.
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Fastweb: Find scholarships, internships, and financial aid advice.
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General Inspiration & Guidance
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Khan Academy – College Admissions: Step-by-step breakdowns of the admissions process.
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College Essay Guy: Tips, templates, and real essay breakdowns from an approachable mentor.
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If you know of a resource that helped you or someone you care about, feel free to share it with me—I’d love to grow this list with your recommendations.