Welcome to Chase the Write Dream! Whether you’re a college student, recent grad, or Millennial just trying to figure life out, there’s something here for you. Take a moment to browse some of our topics below and get acquainted with the site, and don’t forget to bookmark this page or pin it for future reference!

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College Student Must-Haves

Must-Have Items for Your College Backpack – You’ll never show up to class unprepared again with these items. Bonus tip – pull this post up for reference while you shop for your school supplies!

My Must-Have School Supplies for College – College life requires school supplies that you may not have needed during high school. Let me show you what my must-haves were!

Dorm Room Checklist: Must-Haves and Essentials – Important essentials for everyday living, including those little items that you REALLY don’t want to forget.

20 Freebies for College Students – Use your student status to get these freebies!

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Financial Aid

College Financial Aid: 10 Free Websites You Need to Use – Let’s face it – college financial aid isn’t the easiest thing to figure out, and even when you do have a grasp on it, something new seems to pop up.

College Financial Aid Advice: Must-Know Tips – Having gone through the financial aid process many times myself, I’m providing you with some of my must-know tips for maximizing your awards.

How Long to Pay Off Student Loans – The Basics – If student loans are on the horizon, this is a must read. Make sure you’re educated before you start signing papers!

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Study Tips

Best Study Tips for College Students – I use psychological research and experience to bring you the best study tips to help you get good grades.

10 Study Tips for College Students – And because one post of the best study tips isn’t enough, I have another one with ten hacks you can start using today.

How to Have a Productive Study Session – Have you ever found yourself studying for a long time, only to get a mediocre grade on a test? I talk about how to make the most of your study sessions so that you avoid that problem.

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Life After Graduation

Life After College: 7 Things to Do After Graduation – You’ll find that life changes a lot after you graduate college. Here are seven things you should do to start adulthood right.

Life After College: 7 Things I Wasn’t Ready For – In this post, I share the seven biggest things I wasn’t ready for after I got my degree. Some may surprise you!

Moving Out Made Easy (21 Insanely Useful Tips) – Moving out can be the biggest pain, which is why I’m sharing 21 useful tips to make the process a little smoother.

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Dorm/Apartment Life

Dorm Room Decor: 10 Must-Haves Under $20 – Unique and useful items to help your dorm room or first apartment feel a little more fun. The best part? They fit into that tight budget I know you’re managing.

Make Your College Dorm Room a Retreat with These Ideas – Say goodbye to drab and hello to fab with these items that will turn any foreign room into a comfortable place.

7 Things Millennials Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Spend Money On – Although more of a “life” post, this one is a biggie. There are some things in life that are worth splurging on.

Must-Have Items for Your First Apartment – Moving into your first place? Stock up on these basic essentials!

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Career Advice

5 Reasons You Should Write a Thank You Note After an Interview – Little gestures can make all the difference when it comes to getting hired or not for a job. Trust me on this one!

Interview Tips You Should Always Follow – Let’s go beyond the basics just a bit to make sure you have a solid foundation for landing the job you’ve got your heart set on.

50 Informational Interview Questions – Want to learn more about a career? Try an informational interview! You may be surprised by some of the answers you get to these questions.

10 Career Lessons I Learned in My 20s – I’ve learned a lot in my 20s, and I’m sharing my ten biggest lessons in this post.

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How to Be a Successful Student

My Secrets for Getting A’s in College (And How You Can Too) – Our most popular post to date. Why? Because I tell you exactly how I went on to get a 4.0 in grad school. Don’t forget to sign up for the freebie while you’re there!

What It Takes to Be a Successful College Student – Being successful in college takes more than just studying. Check out my expert tips here.

How to Make Your College Paper Stand Out (in a Good Way) – One of my most favorite posts I’ve written (because papers are everything in college)

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Time Management

Stress-Free Scheduling – Are you struggling to find the time to get your work done? Is procrastination affecting your grades? Good news! I made this ecourse just for you!

Solutions for Every College Student’s Time Management Problems – I expose some of the problems you might be running into and help you find solutions to fix them.

5 Ways You’re Managing Your Time Wrong in College – You may be surprised…

Establishing a Perfect Morning Routine: 7 Ways to Start Your Day Right – Set the stage for a great day with these perfect morning routine ideas.