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Cardinal Education Journal

Category: College Admissions

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May 26, 2026

How Competitive Are Top Private Schools In The United States? Acceptance Rates Explained

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April 29, 2026

What High School Electives Look Best on College Applications

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April 27, 2026

The Diversity & Identity Essay: Highlighting Your Unique Contribution to Campus Life

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April 22, 2026

Mastering the “Why This College” Essay: Research Tips and Winning Templates

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April 21, 2026

The “Dear Roommate” Essay: How to Show Your Personality and Authentic Self

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April 20, 2026

The Disagreement Essay: How to Demonstrate Critical Thinking and Open-Mindedness

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April 16, 2026

Leading the Way: How to Write a Strong Community and Leadership Supplemental Essay

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April 15, 2026

How to Write an Academic or Intellectual Essay That Shows Off Your Love of Learning

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April 14, 2026

College Waitlist Odds: How to Increase Your Chances of Getting In

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April 13, 2026

The Honors College vs. The General University: Which One Should You Choose?

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April 9, 2026

Building the Perfect College List: 5 Myths Juniors Need to Ignore

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April 8, 2026

Standardized Testing: Is the Digital SAT Right for You?

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