Growing up with the internet, you’re used to those forms that have stars next to the mandatory questions, with optional being just that—optional. However, when it comes to “optional” on college apps, it really may not be in your best interest to skip it. Here are a few examples of things that some colleges say …

Consider this: For every space available for a student at a college, there are five applicants trying to secure it. Nowadays, applying for college is a competitive business, and you’ll need to make your application stand out if you have any hopes of going to the college of your dreams. Today, we’ll explore several aspects …

If you know or are pretty sure what college or university you want to attend, you’re probably considering using Early Action or Early Decision to apply. However, you do have to start working on your application at a different time than Regular Decision. Early Action is Different From Early Decision Early Action and Early Decision …

Ambitious students might be interested in submitting their college applications early, before the regular application deadlines. Applying sooner rather than later can come with a few great benefits: a boost in acceptance odds, earlier notifications of acceptance, more time to plan your finances, etc. There are two types of early applications to look into: Early …

If you’ve ever taken a creative writing class, you’ve probably heard the classic line “Show, don’t tell.” This rule helps to remind writers that it is far more exciting (and engaging) to show readers how a character is acting rather than telling them how they feel. An example might be instead of saying “Character A …

College application essay questions can be weird. Students’ answers? They can be weirder. Some people have a way of turning the simplest questions into unexpected essay answers. That’s called creativity. In most cases, it works. Admission essays should never be boring. To make it impressive, you have to think of an unusual answer to the …

It’s nearly that time! Deadlines are quickly approaching for early action and early decision application programs for colleges and universities. Are you considering sending in your application early? There are a few questions you’ll want to ask yourself before you do. Are You Absolutely Sure This is the School for You? Obviously, if you are …

There are lots of bits and pieces that go together to create an impressive college application and the earlier you start, the more time you will have to put together an application. This can be especially important if you are applying to a highly competitive college and you need every little bit to get the …

The short answer is yes, you can submit videos as part of your college application (for certain colleges, not all accept them). Whereas earlier, video applicants were a common a requirement for applications to art and design schools, nowadays they are being accepted by more and more 4-year colleges. This is great news if you …

Every high school student has at least one, but when is the last time you visited your guidance counselor? Many students don’t take full advantage of all the benefits the office has to offer. Here are just three things you counselor can do for you, freshman year to senior. Academic Assistance Most students visit their …