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Welcome to my senior seminar project also known as this blog! I'm a high school senior currently undergoing the college application process, and since I love helping other people, I'd figure this could help at least one underclassman with their own college application struggles! I post new content every other Friday, so please be on the lookout for advice, general information, and anything else I have in store for this project!

*Disclaimer: I am not an expert on the college admissions process. All opinions are my own and are only here to provide a student's honest perspective during this period of high school. Thank you for understanding.
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