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The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

February 9, 2023

Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the process of reading your personal statement. And then prepare to give that person a whiz-bang piece of prose.

Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

February 2, 2023

Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything–as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark’s tips here.

Coalition App Essay Prompts

March 30, 2020

The Coalition App essay prompts give you a springboard to write a perfect college admissions essay. This article shares tips for writing a winning personal statement for your college application.

college timeline for sophomores and college application timeline

College Timeline for Juniors

January 22, 2020

What is the college timeline for juniors? How you set a schedule that helps you stick to the college admissions timeline. This article helps you stay on track.

There is Still Time to Apply to Universities in the UK

March 2, 2018

It is not too late for seniors to consider admission to UK universities! A number of UK institutions are on the Common Application, but many more are only available through UCAS, the primary application used in the UK.

Demonstrate your character prompt – the Coalition App

May 28, 2017

It can be tough to figure out how to demonstrate your character in an essay. Mark gives some tips.

Coalition App essays: "The belief challenged" prompt

May 26, 2017

Have you ever had a closely-held belief challenged? Mark gives you some ideas on how to write about it.

Being a Teenager prompt for the Coalition App

May 25, 2017

You know all about being a teenager, but how do you write about it? Mark gives some tips.

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Coalition App Essays: The Topic of Your Choice Prompt

May 24, 2017

How should you address the “topic of your choice” essay on the Coalition college application? Mark offers some tips.

Coalition App essays: The "meaningful contribution" prompt

May 15, 2017

This post is another in my series on how to address the college application essay prompts from the Coalition App. This year, you have five

Cómo aplicar a universidades de EE. UU. desde Argentina en ocho simples pasos

July 3, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Descubre los mejores consejos de expertos nativos para postularte desde Argentina a universidades de EE. UU. ¡Sigue estos simples pasos para comenzar!

How to Apply to U.S. Universities from Argentina in Eight Simple Steps

June 24, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Learn the easiest way to apply to U.S. universities from Argentina.

Key Steps to Applying to American Universities from Chile

June 7, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Discover the essential steps and best-kept secrets for applying to U.S. universities from Chile. Expert advice for a successful application

Pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile

June 4, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el

When to Hire a College Counselor

May 23, 2024 / Jared Hobson

When to hire a college counselor: four groups of students who will benefit the most As the college admissions process continues to become more complex and more competitive, more and

Letters of Recommendation for Ivy League Schools

May 17, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? In short, yes! For high-achieving, ambitious high school students, the college admissions process can be very stressful. Top-tier colleges and

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