Your Common App essay is one of the most important parts of your college application — but the hardest part is getting started. Once you’ve selected a prompt and chosen a topic, it’s time to put pen to paper. Our college consultants break down how to write the first draft
You’ve started to narrow down your college list and ,decided you’re ready to start writing your college essays, specifically your Common App personal statement, but now it’s time to pick a topic that answers the seven prompts given to you. Which topic and prompt best fits your story? Here’s how
Recent reporting has indicated that ACT scores have severely declined for the class of 2023, reaching the lowest scores since 1991.
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue their academic goals while preparing for a future career in the armed forces.
The college admissions process can be hectic and overwhelming, but you can use the acronym “SMART” to break down your college application goals into manageable steps.
Attending top private colleges or public institutions can provide students many benefits, as prospective students most likely already know, but one of the most significant advantages can take effect after graduation: higher median earnings in graduates’ careers.
In the past few years, more schools have been utilizing “direct admissions,” or the expedited process of accepting students without having them submit a full application, to find their freshman class and boost college enrollment.
The debate surrounding legacy preferences in the college admissions process has been heating up in recent weeks amidst the latest Supreme Court decisions and the release of a new study covering the subject.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on federal student loan debt forgiveness has caused a wave of uncertainty across the nation regarding the future of student loan debt relief. What does this mean for current and future college students who may be considering taking out federal loans?
The US Supreme Court’s recent decision to reject the use of affirmative action in university admissions will change the way colleges and universities evaluate student applications and may also alter the makeup of college campuses across the country. On February 2, 2023, we here at H&C published a breakdown of
