On August 1, the Common Application went live. Seniors can now begin filling out applications to the over 650 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad that participate in the program. Although some of the state school systems like the University of Florida, the University of California schools, and Florida State University do not…
A college application essay may be as short as 150 words, but those words can mean the difference between a “maybe” and a “yes” when it comes to getting admitted. The essays tell the admissions committee how and why one student is different from all the others. You want to be the student that stands…
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…