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How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation: Essential Tips for Success

Being solely GPA-oriented can be limiting because it often prioritizes grades over genuine learning, creativity, and personal growth. This is where strong letters of recommendation come in. Focusing only on GPA might lead to avoiding challenging courses or extracurricular activities that could offer valuable experiences and skills but might not guarantee top grades.

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A Letter To My Son, About Being A Little Brother

To my sweet boy,Im just going to come out and say it: it sucks to be a younger sibling. I cant say I know how you feel, because as a firstborn, I have never been in your shoes. But I remember how I used to treat my little brother, and I wouldn’t have traded places with him for anything. As your mom, my heart breaks for you every time that your …

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I Chose You: A Letter To My Trans Child

Dear Trans Child, I chose you. I received a call asking if I would be willing to foster you. They said you were an animal lover. They told me that you were quiet and quirky. They said you were a good kid who had gotten some tough breaks. They told me you were transgender. Without…

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A Letter To My Younger Self

Dear Younger Me, I wish you could have read this long ago. There is so much that I, future Barrie, could have taught you. I wonder how different things would be if only you knew then what I know now. I definitely haven’t figured everything out in my ripe old age of 37, but life…