I was told I'd never get into Yale because of Asian American prejudice, but I beat the odds and got in. Now I teach other students how to get into their dream schools.

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The author.

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I'm a college senior. Here's what I recommend all incoming freshmen get for their dorm rooms — and everything they can leave at home.

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Packing for dorm life can be tricky.

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As a recent college grad, I applied to nearly 90 jobs, and I never heard back from a majority of them. I didn't think it would be this difficult.

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The writer, left, on graduation day.

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I'm a college expert, and the biggest mistake I see students make is not negotiating their financial aid offer. Here's how to do it.

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Students can negotiate their financial-aid offers.

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