As independent college admissions consultants, we read hundreds of application essays each year and see many common application essay mistakes. Below are some tips on what to avoid in a college application essay: 1. Submitting a Generic Essay. Use the essay to convince a college they want you more than someone else. A college will not choose…
Students taking the September 2016 ACT will see a different score on their writing test score. The ACT is no longer reporting the writing test scores on a 1–36 scale. Instead, students will see their writing score reported on a 2–12 score range, with 12 being the highest possible score. The contents of the writing…
Seniors, get started on your supplemental essay! Many of the colleges’ school-specific essays, also known as writing supplements, are out. Start brainstorming, drafting, and writing these essays now. At the bottom of this email, you’ll find a link to supplemental essay questions released by different colleges like the University of Michigan, UNC Chapel Hill, and…
For many students, summer vacation is not a vacation at all. But it should be! (Never thought you’d hear this from us did you?) Students need time to relax free of schoolwork and work-work. Relaxing during summer break is important because it allows students to recharge for the fall. After a stressful year of nonstop…
Florida high school seniors should take advantage of the new SAT scores and apply for the Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship program. The Bright Futures Scholarship is still using the old scores for eligibility even though the raw scores on the new SAT test are significantly higher than the old. In other words, students who would…