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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

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    Latest articles by Allie Volpe

    This is what admissions officers really want to read in college essays
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    Going to school is undeniably expensive. But there are ways to lower the cost.

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    Raising a shy kid? You can help them open up.
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    It’s all about getting them comfortable with the unfamiliar.

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    The impossible promise of “making it”
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    You’ll never have life all figured out. That’s a good thing.

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    A guide to filling out the federal financial aid form for the upcoming school year.

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    Why getting “real” in the age of personal branding feels so hard.

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    The surprising truth about loneliness in AmericaThe surprising truth about loneliness in America
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    No one is immune to loneliness. But some are more at risk.

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    Five tips to ensure you have a seamless adventure on the open road.

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    Public pools are good, actually
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    They offer so much more than a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

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    It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

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