Tagged: "Essays"
You’ve Applied Early to College, Now What?
When students apply early admission to a college, it can be tempting to wait until December 15th before working on other college essays...
Common Application Goes Live August 1st
The Common Application site went live today meaning students can start work on their college applications.
Essay Tip #1: Answer the question!
Working on your essay? Re-read the question being asked and make sure you are actually answering it!
Looking for a Weird Scholarship?
FastWeb announces its list of weird and wacky scholarships. Maybe one will be your ticket to college.
Need to Change Something on Your Application?
What happens if you find a mistake in an already submitted application? Read on to find out what to do!
Additional Information Essays
What should you write in the additional information section of an application? Why is it important for colleges to know personal information about an applicant?
Supplemental Essays- Yes, They Are Important!
Most students will save the supplemental essay as the very last thing they do on their application. (Granted if you are reading this and applying for November 1st deadlines, you are way beyond last minute!) But the supplemental essay is important. Some would say it is as important as the personal statement. Admission officers definitely [...]
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