A college essay is often described as the most important part of completing a student’s college application, but just as a window is a part of a house, ignoring the foundation to just focus on an essay is a big mistake. In this blog, we’ll teach you the most important steps to writing the best college application, including letters of …
The Common App: Step-By-Step Guide
Applying to college can be a daunting task, especially if a student is looking to apply to five, ten, or more colleges. The Common App is an application platform students can use to submit their information to over 900 member colleges as efficiently as possible. The “common” part of the application has applicants fill out family, personal, school, and extracurricular …
College Essay Revision Exercises
Writing the perfect college essay is often a matter of trial and error, as students try to craft a written masterpiece to get into the schools of their dreams. Whether it is a personal statement, a letter to the school about why one would like to attend, or an argumentative piece, students need the correct tools to finalize the draft …
College Essay Mistakes: How to Fix Them
Students’ dream schools are often very competitive and challenging to get into, and the difference between getting in and being the first rejected name on the waiting list can be a slight margin. Your resume or GPA could cause your rejection, but it’s more likely that college essay mistakes will prevent you from earning admission. Some of these mistakes are …
College Essays: Different Types of Essays
One of the final and most impactful pieces of a college application is the essay. Past all of the statistics, colleges want to know more about the nuances of their students’ personalities, dreams, desires, plans after college, and more. Essays are an opportunity to showcase information not expressed through your GPA, test scores, or extracurriculars. Colleges will learn a lot …
College Application Tips: Class of 2023
As Junior year wraps up for the graduating high school class of 2023, students’ focus will shift from surviving their classes to submitting their college application and preparing everything they need for the process. Learn the best tips for rising seniors applying for college for their fall semester in 2023 and how to make the most of college essays and …
Brainstorming Topics for Your College Essays
It can be intimidating to decide on topics for your college essays. Realistically, this is some of the most important writing you are likely to do as a high school student. The key to successfully approaching these essays is understanding the different types you’ll have to write. Then, you can use brainstorming exercises to determine some topics for those essays. …
The Easiest AP Classes and Exams
College Board’s AP classes have several tremendous benefits for college applications and higher-level education. Whether you’re looking for a way to boost your resume, gain college credit, or challenge yourself in high school, AP courses are the place to look. Most students fall under the first two categories, and all AP courses are the same amount of credit, so finding …
National Merit Scholarship: PSAT/NMSQT
Paying for college can be a daunting task, so many seek out scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition. For high school seniors looking to get into college, there are two types of scholarships. There are need-based financial aid and award-based financial aid. The National Merit Scholarship is offered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT and falls into the latter type …
Should You Go Test-Optional?
More colleges than ever before are allowing incoming students to apply without submitting standardized test scores such as SAT or ACT. If you’re unsure whether to go test-optional for your dream universities, know that you’re not alone. The college admissions process can be arduous, but looking at both sides can help you decide which path is right for you. These …