When writing a college essay, it’s crucial to grab the reader’s attention from the get-go. Make your essay stand out by opening your essay with a zinger in the first line.
What makes a painting come to life? Details! So it is with your college essay. You need to paint a picture that includes interesting details that make your story a pleasure to read.
Student loan debt does not always create opportunity. And yet most parents believe that somehow they will magically find a way to pay for college. We’d rather believe in Santa than address the problem head-on.
Should you apply ED 2? Early Decision 2 has become an important new option on the calendar of college admissions
What are the best extracurricular activities for college? You might ask, “what are the best ways to explore your interests and contributed to the society and improve the world? Most adults have pastimes they enjoy. What are yours?
As students and their families organize themselves to visit college campuses, they usually focus on itineraries, on reserving hotel rooms, and on scheduling those campus tours. Only a few, however, consider direct contact with professors during the visit. Why would a visit with a professor be important?
The community essay for the Common App is an important, if common, supplemental prompt on college applications. It can be hard to write, but these tips help make it a breeze.
Is an expensive private college education worth the money?
We get a lot of comments and questions about college counseling from our contact form on our website. Many are
Admissions expert Mark Montgomery goes in-depth on the reductionism of touting faculty-to-student ratios.
Merit-based financial aid can reduce the cost of college significantly. However, colleges are selective about how they award merit aid. And some are more selective than others.
Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd–if you zero in on what the essay prompt is really asking you. Exercise care in choosing to write on Common App Essay Prompt 1. If you fully understand what the prompt is asking, you’ll be better able to write a fantastic Common App essay that can help you shine in the admissions office.
