College Application
Write a Great “Why This College?” Essay – A Practical Guide
Andrea Aronson advises do’s and don’ts for crafting the “Why Our College?” supplemental essay.
July 26, 2023
Andrea Aronson advises do’s and don’ts for crafting the “Why Our College?” supplemental essay.
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 about my services, some 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.
The prospect of college is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This is the first in a series of posts that will help you avoid some basic mistakes when choosing where to apply and attend. Read on to find out how the cost of college should be on your radar right from the beginning.
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.