Juniors, make the most of this summer unlike any other.

Juniors, make the most of this summer unlike any other.

Juniors, what are you doing with all this downtime? Have you considered what, in the past, you didn’t have time for — the books you’ve been meaning to read, the skills you’ve always wanted to learn, the long-distanced friends and family members you don’t want to lose touch with? This post explores some of the ways soon-to-be college applicants can make the most of these extraordinary days.

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It’s not about the prompts.

It’s not about the prompts.

So, they’re out—the five essay prompts in the 2015-16 Common Application. Click here to give them a glance and get the gist. But don’t hit PRINT. I mean, sure, go ahead if you want to, but don’t post them on the fridge next to the calendar of July/August college visits. Forget about the prompts (for now).

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