How to Write the Harvard Supplemental Essays (2021-2022)

Welcome to the Harvard supplemental essay prompts for the 2021-2022 college application cycle! Here’s everything you need to know to write the best supplemental essays possible.   Harvard College, founded in 1636, is one of the most difficult institutions to gain acceptance to in the country — the acceptance rate

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The Guide to Applying Early Action and Early Decision

Thinking about applying early to college via an Early Action or Early Decision program? Here’s what to consider when you’re finding the college application deadline that best fits you. If you’re currently a high school senior applying to college, you probably have noticed that many schools offer you two options

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How To Write The Yale Supplemental Essays (2021-2022)

From “What inspires you?” to describing your own Yale course, we’ve got you covered when it comes to answering the Yale supplemental essays this year. Welcome to the Yale supplemental essay prompts for the 2021-2022 application cycle! Here’s everything you need to know. You can refer to the Yale University

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How to Create An Art Portfolio for Your College Applications

Whether you’re a painter, singer, sculptor, or architect, an art portfolio can add a new dimension to your application and bring your extracurricular experience to life. Students often submit an art portfolio that accompanies their college application, whether it’s supplemental material for a liberal arts college application or a requirement

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What is the “Holistic Approach” in the College Admissions Process?

The holistic approach in college admissions refers to a variety of reading practices and context framing that allows admissions officers to admit a diverse pool of students. Since they cannot compare one student to another in order to fairly assess the competitiveness of their candidates, admissions officers think about how

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Meet an H&C Student: Ahmad Alsheikh (Harvard ‘24)

Photo credit: CNBC Ahmad is a first-year student at Harvard University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations. Originally from Aleppo, Syria, his family sought asylum in the U.S., which has been a source of inspiration for his academic concentration. On Harvard’s campus, he is active with the

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When Should I Take Standardized Tests?

Taking standardized tests has long been an important part of the college application process, and nowadays there are several different kinds of tests that students will encounter. Even though some universities are becoming test-optional, meaning that they won’t be required to send scores as part of the application, it is

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The Ultimate Summer Guide for Rising Seniors

Wondering how to spend your last summer of high school?  Hoping to maximize your chances of admission to great colleges in the fall?  Read on! Here are our top tips for rising seniors. Focus Your Extracurriculars When it comes to extracurriculars, the rule is quality over quantity.  You want to

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10 Full-Ride Scholarships to U.S. Universities

Here are ten full-ride scholarships to American colleges and universities that you can apply for this year. Colleges and universities in the U.S. are notorious for some of the highest tuition prices in the world, especially at private universities. Students can receive financial aid by submitting the Free Application for

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5 Performance & Public Speaking Competitions for High School Students

Performance and public speaking are some of the most popular extracurricular activities among high school students. From theater to slam poetry to speech and debate, these activities offer students the opportunity to improve their creative skills and further develop their ability to communicate ideas. One of the main ways that

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