College Application
How Do I Get a Good Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?
A strong LOR is vital to your college application. Getting that outstanding letter of recommendation depends on how you manage the process–and the people.
November 5, 2025
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College Application
The College Extracurricular Activity Essay
How should you tackle that short supplemental essay about your favorite extracurricular activity?
October 17, 2025
College Admissions
What Looks Good on a College Application?
What really looks good on a college application? Make an impact and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
October 9, 2025
College Application
Common App Essay About a Belief or Idea
How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common Application prompt that focuses on how those beliefs or ideas were challenged can reveal a…
October 3, 2025
College Admissions
Should I Disclose Learning Differences on my College Application?
Learn about disclosing learning differences in the college application process.
September 22, 2025
College Application
Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt
Great College Advice examines the Common App prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.
September 21, 2025
College Application
Tips on the Perfect College Essay: Answer the Prompt
What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay? Answer the prompt.
August 5, 2025
College Application
UK University Admissions for US Students
University admissions requirements are different in the UK than they are in the US. Make sure you know what you need before deciding to apply there!
July 22, 2025
College Application
How to Get Great Teacher Recommendation Letters in the Weird World of Covid
How do you get great teacher recommendation letters in Covid? How can you ensure that teachers present you in the best possible light when they usually see you in your…
February 11, 2021