There are a lot of items you will have to include for each of your college applications, from basic information to work experience. When you’re completing each application, make sure you’re also including your qualities. What have you learned from extracurricular activities? Here are some ways to think about this question and how to include …

Application essays are your chance to really let admission officers (or scholarship committees) get to know you. Your interests, your activities, your family trips: So long as the information concerns the essay topic, it’s fair game. This means that essays need to be able to convey you as well as possible. Here are a few …

Experts suggest that the best time to get started on college applications is the summer before senior year. Here’s the suggested timeline to work on your college application: The Summer Before Senior Year Working on the college application essay can be one of the more challenging aspects of the college application process. Starting on your …

The power of the essay as part of the overall application process is not to be underestimated. The essay is your chance to show the admissions team just who you are. Colleges can have unique (or even bizarre) essay prompts, but a majority have common themes. Here are some common application essay prompts: The Challenge …

The personal essay is a key element to the overall college application. It’s the chance to let the admission officers get to know the real you. After all, you’re more than just test scores, GPA, and academics! Essays allow you to talk about lessons learned, special skills, awards won, causes that matter to you, and …

Did you know admission officers might read around 50 essays per day during the application season?  A college application essay is not about your grades and scores, but your personality and who you are beyond school activities. You need to breathe life into it. Drawing attention to your writing, as well as making officers read …

A great letter of recommendation can give you the competitive edge and help you stand out from the hundreds of other applicants. While you may not be doing the actual writing, there are a few things you can do that will influence the way your letter shapes up. These tips will help you obtain the best …

As tempting as it is to lounge around all summer playing video games or binge-watching shows on Netflix, it’s going to be difficult to turn those experiences into application essays. (It might be possible, but probably not.) So it might be a good idea to use the time to explore your options. How to use …

Using social media to boost your college admission chances is a two-pronged approach. The first part involves cleaning up your online presence and the second part focuses on building a strong positive presence. Cleaning Up Your Social Media Accounts We’ve all got Facebook, Instagram, and other accounts that we use to post up pictures and …

It’s not always easy to choose an essay topic for your college applications. Even more difficult sometimes is finding a way to make it uniquely yours. But there are plenty of ways to find inspiration. Here are some application essays that got the authors accepted into some big-name schools. Brittany’s Costco Essay Brittany was accepted …