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How to Use AI and Still Sound Like Yourself
The cheat code works. That's the problem. Here are three techniques to use AI as a thinking partner while keeping every word yours.

Aled Lines
Aug 74 min read
Direction First
Most students come with a category and hope it becomes a story. This post explains why direction has to come first — and three practical exercises to find it.

Aled Lines
Jul 286 min read


Why Colleges Love Athletes (Even the Ones They Never Recruit)
Most families believe athletics only counts if a college recruits their child. Here's why that's a false choice — and how to turn years of sport into a genuine application advantage.

Aled Lines
Jul 36 min read


One Step to Stand Out
Most applicants in a given field have similar grades, test scores, and activities. What separates them is a Distinctive Angle: the specific combination of direction and background that only one student can claim.

Aled Lines
Jun 195 min read
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