When high school seniors were considering which prestigious colleges to apply to, they likely thought about applying early to their top choice. Early Decision (ED) is a binding decision that means if accepted, the student is obligated to withdraw their…
Many seniors are eagerly watching and waiting to hear back from universities that they have applied to as Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). Applying early, especially Early Decision, can significantly improve the chances of admittance. However, the higher…
It is getting close to that time of year again. Starting in mid-December, colleges will release their Early Decision I (ED I) notifications. Students who don’t get the response they were hoping for might be wondering what their options are.…
High school seniors are in full swing writing many different college admission essays. One essay question that tends to come up frequently is the "Why Us" or "Why This College" topic. This supplemental topic is asking the very specific question…
For our high school seniors who are starting to apply to colleges, the activity list is an essential part of the college application. It is where you can describe your extracurricular activities on the Common App, Coalition, ApplyTexas, UC application,…
As high school seniors begin the college application process, they quickly realize that applying to colleges can take a lot of work! Putting together the personal statement—a 650-word essay that helps demonstrate to colleges what type of person you are—activity…
High school seniors certainly have college applications and essays on their mind. As you approach the application process, it is important to keep in mind some of important changes for the 2022-23 application cycle. Brown University, Miami University (Ohio), and…
Recommendation Letters are more than just a nice touch when submitting your college applications. Many institutions actually require more than one recommendation letter when applying. But don't worry, there are actually some strategic things you can do as you try…
Seniors are creating their college lists and determining which colleges they will be applying early vs. regular decision. There are definite advantages to Early Admission, particularly with Early Decision. However, there are rules that you need to know about before…
Youngstown State University (YSU): a public university located in Ohio near the Pennsylvania border that is making a name for itself by partnering with two medical schools to fast-track students on their path to medicine. YSU is home to two direct…
