Applying to colleges means writing a lot. The personal statement is often daunting. Here are five books to read for inspiration and guidance before crafting your perfect essay.… Read More 5 Books to Help You Write Your College Essays
The personal essay is the main writing portion of a student’s application, and it is sent to each school a student applies to within the Common Application. While the Common App itself won’t be available for rising seniors until August 1st, 2024, students may begin working on their personal essays at any time. It is… Read More 2024 – 2025 Common Application Personal Essay Prompts
There are a few different types of letters of recommendation, and requirements are different for most schools, and can change at any point. In fact, UT Austin recently updated their requirements for the 2024-2025 application cycle.… Read More Letters of Recommendation – A Guide for College Admissions
Some influencers claim that REA and ED plans don’t offer an advantage because so many spots are reserved for recruited athletes. Others claim that the “early” acceptance rate is much greater than the Regular Decision rate due to a smaller applicant pool, and therefore offers a clear leg up on the greater student population. … Read More ED/REA Acceptance Rates of Top US Universities
If you are applying to college this fall, you’ll need to ask a few people in your life for letters of recommendation as a part of your applications. A good letter of recommendation speaks to your personality, your academic abilities, and offers a reflection of what you are capable of as a student and beyond. However, even the most perfect students can make the mistake of asking the wrong adult for a letter of recommendation.… Read More How to Choose Recommenders for College Applications
When filling out college applications, you will be presented with the choice of which decision round you’d like your application to be considered in. These decision rounds are commonly referred to as: Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA), Restricted Early Action (REA) or Single-Choice Action, Early Decision II (ED II), Regular Decision (RD), and Rolling Admission. Not every school offers every option. So, what does this mean for you?… Read More Application Rounds, Explained
Now that the Common Application is live, students all over the world are beginning to gather the paperwork necessary to apply to college. Whether your dream school is a top 20 or your local state school, chances are you’ll be filling out an “Activities” section in your application. So, what should you put here?… Read More The Common App Activities Section: What Counts?
On August 1st, the Common Application opened to all those applying for Fall 2024 admission to colleges and universities across the United States. Now, students and parents are able to see the exact questions asked by each university to which they will apply.… Read More The Common Application is Live!
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