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“WaveScholar has been such a helpful resource throughout the essay writing process. It's made it easier to develop my ideas, strengthen my writing, and feel more confident in my essays. It's honestly been an incredible tool to have throughout the application process. I plan to use it this app season and afterwards.”
“WaveScholar completely changed the way I approached my essays. It gave me a clear way to see what was working, what needed improvement, and where I could make my writing stronger. Using the feedback, I was able to improve my essay score from 64.5 to 98. It's been an incredibly valuable resource throughout my application process. I ended up getting into UCLA which was my dream school since 9th grade.”
“WaveScholar helped me strengthen and organize my essays without changing my writing or taking away my voice. I never had to worry about crossing any AI guidelines because the work was still completely mine. I also used WaveScholar to prepare for my alumni interviews, which made me feel much more confident going into them. I even found a few local scholarships through the platform, which made a real difference as I prepare to attend a private college.”
“I'm still an underclassman, so college applications are a little ways off, but WaveScholar has already helped me figure out what I might want to study and eventually pursue as a career. I've been able to explore my strengths and compare different pathways in business and engineering, which has helped me narrow down my interests. Now I'm starting to explore colleges early with a much better idea of what I'm actually looking for. It's been a really useful tool to have even before the application process starts.”
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Plan aheadEvery school on your list sorted into Safety, Target, and Reach — with the application plan and how much time to devote to supplemental essays.
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