Category: Essays
College Essay Topics You’ll Want to Avoid
Liam Gaughan- November 4, 2020 0Students preparing to get into college are naturally going to be pitted against each other in a game of stats. GPAs, class ranks, and scores ... Read More
What Should You Put in a Brag Sheet for College?
Matthew Schwartz- August 7, 2020 0The brag sheet is an integral piece of the college application process yet, it's not talked about often enough. For many, its exact role in ... Read More
Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing College Essay Topics
Randy Levin- June 7, 2020 0It is important to first understand the purpose of the college application essay. Simply put, essays help the admissions office evaluate your potential to fit ... Read More
What the Pros Know: Which Type of College Consultant Can Help?
Anna Spooner- June 1, 2020 0Have you noticed how many college consultants there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you can get almost any ... Read More
Use the Secrets of Screenwriting to Write Your College Essay
Ethan Sawyer- June 1, 2020 0The perfect time for students to start writing college essays is NOW! It may sound like a broken record, but encouraging students to start early ... Read More
Common App Essay Tips That Really Work
Nancy L. Wolf- April 1, 2020 0Does the prospect of writing your Common App essay fill you with fear? You are not alone. In the ten years I’ve worked with high ... Read More
Colleges Without Supplemental Essays
Annie Burdick- March 19, 2020 0You’re ready to apply for colleges, and perhaps you’ve already begun the process of selecting your preferred schools and filling in their long applications. No ... Read More
Chasing Merit Scholarships? Here’s a High School Junior Year Checklist to Start Following
Sabrina Malone- December 4, 2019 0If you have a high school junior and you’re wondering what they should be doing regarding college admissions, this post is for you. I have ... Read More
How Do You Write a Supplemental Essay?
Road2College- October 18, 2019 0What Is a Supplemental Essay? In addition to the main personal statement for the Common Application and/or Coalition Application many schools include their own school-specific ... Read More
Avoid These Common College Application Mistakes
Suzi Parker- October 15, 2019 0One of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life is when they decide to start applying for college. It also can be one of ... Read More