One of the most common supplemental essay prompts asks some version of "Why do you want to attend this university?" Your essays help colleges evaluate your interest in their school, what they offer that matches what you want from your college … [Read more...]
9 Tips for Writing Exceptional Supplemental Essays for College Admissions
When applying to college, the Personal Statement essay for the Common Application and/or Coalition Application is often only one of the essays you’ll be required to write. Many universities include their own school-specific prompts. These statements, … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Getting Started on the College Essay
As we approach the end of the school year, this is a great time for juniors to start working on their personal statements for college admissions. By taking advantage of extra time now to work through multiple drafts of their essay, they can better … [Read more...]
Get Started on the Common Application Essay
The Common Application goes live August 1. Before then, high school students across the country are working on their essays and getting ahead on their college applications. A number of these students are getting professional help from companies … [Read more...]
2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts
Attention Juniors: The 2017-2018 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 so important … [Read more...]