The January 1st deadline is fast approaching! Use this checklist as you finalize your applications or let college consultants help. This first group of questions is meant to help you assess how well you have described yourself as an applicant that is both a fit and a match for the
College admissions officers read thousands upon thousands of college essays every year, including yours. How do you stand out from the crowd? To put it simply: be specific. In the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, Harvard College received nearly 57,000 applications. With three essays included on the application, not including the optional
Once you’ve gone through the process of writing the first draft of your Common App essay, it may feel like it’s ready to send off. But it’s always worthwhile to spend some extra time editing and refining what you’ve come up with. You only get one chance to tell your
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
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.
If you or your child is applying to colleges this year, you may have come across some words and terms that you didn’t understand. We’re here to demystify ten of the most common terms in the college admissions process. The college admissions process has its own kind of language, and
Have you heard the term “demonstrated interest” but don’t know what role it plays in the college admissions process? Read more to demystify the purpose of demonstrated interest and how you can use it to your advantage. What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated interest is the process of showing a school
Once you’ve gone through the process of writing the first draft of your Common App essay, it may feel like it’s ready to send off. But it’s always worthwhile to spend some extra time editing and refining what you’ve come up with. You only get one chance to tell your
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
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