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2021-2022 Common Application Essay Prompts & Tips

2021-2022 Common Application Essay Prompts & Tips

Juniors and parents of juniors: The 2021-2022 college application season has officially begun. The list of essay prompts for the Common Application (www.commonapp.com), accepted by more than 900 colleges, has been released. Students must choose one of the prompts and answer it to fulfill the “Writing” section of the Common Application. The application doesn’t go live…

8 Finish Line Tips for Writing Great College Admissions Supplemental Essays

8 Finish Line Tips for Writing Great College Admissions Supplemental Essays

  In addition to the Common App essay (also known as the “personal statement,”) many schools require their own school-specific essays, also known as supplemental essays. Colleges request these so they can get to know the student even better. If you’re working on your supplemental essays now, you’re almost at the finish line!   Some…

Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

On August 1, the Common Application went live. Seniors: Now is the time to start filling out your college applications. The Common Application can be used to apply to more than 900 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad.  Keeping organized is the best way to complete the Application. Here are some tips from the…

Get Started on the Common Application Essay

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 like International College Counselors.   At ICC, we encourage students to be themselves. We work with students to pinpoint…