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2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts Complete with Tips

Attention Juniors: The 2018-2019 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. Good news to anyone who started thinking about them over the past year; they’re the same as last year. The application doesn’t go live until August, but you can start thinking…

The Other March Madness: College Admissions Results

The Other March Madness: College Admissions Results

March Madness is here. And it’s not only the time for hoop dreams, but college dreams as well. As some people are celebrating brackets, celebrate your college admissions results! Here are some tips for all outcomes: Accepted / Admitted Congratulations! Getting into any college is something to celebrate. If you have more than one acceptance…

Gain extra points in the admissions process.  Demonstrate interest.

Gain extra points in the admissions process. Demonstrate interest.

Collegiate admissions offices often give students extra credit for interacting with them.  Why?  Because they believe students who show interest in their college are excited about them (and more likely) to attend. Whether you enroll or not after you get accepted affects a school’s rankings. Most colleges really, really care about their rankings. Colleges keep…