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…
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…
Without a doubt, the college application process is confusing. The good news is, at International College Counselors we are staying on top of the recent changes for the benefit of our students and their parents. The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success and their alternative college application have just announced their essay prompts for the…
Attention Juniors: The 2016-2017 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. The application doesn’t go live until August, but this is your one chance to tell the colleges your “story,” and we encourage you to start thinking of an answer now. Overall,…
On August 1 the 2015-16 Common Application will be released; however, several colleges have already released their supplemental essay prompts, and the new essay prompts for the Common Application are also available. The summer is an opportune time to start brainstorming, drafting, and writing essays. Students applying to a healthy mix of target, reach, and…