Tagged: #Essay

As the college application deadlines draw closer, we want to remind you of two critical tasks: confirming your letters of recommendation and sending your SAT or ACT scores. This week, reach out to your chosen recommenders to confirm that they…

Some universities and BS/MD programs have unique admission requirements. Some of those to watch out for include:  Washington University in St Louis — optional 90 second video Brown University — optional 2 minute introduction video Princeton University – requires to…

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get started on your Personal Statement. The Common App personal statement prompts have already been updated for the 2023-2024 cycle. Take the time to brainstorm and write this essay: it will be the…

High school students preparing for college applications might be wondering how they can spend their summers wisely. They should use this time to learn a new skill, take an interesting course or prepare for standardized tests like the SAT or…

Every year, there are students who are not prepared for their college essay, and essentially use this space as an extended resume. for example: “For the past 3 years, I have been involved in debate…” By the end of the…

We understand how important this phase of your life is to you. First, it's writing your personal statement, then it's getting accepted to college,  and finally, it'll be choosing your major — these are the choices that'll determine the trajectory…

The personal statement can be the hardest part of the application for many students applying to university this year. Creating a memorable and personal statement is not always easy. Kristen Moon, founder of Moon Prep, shows you a real-life example…

Many students struggle with writing a memorable personal statement. If you are applying to colleges then you should not overlook the essay portion, a critical piece of the admission process. Kirsten Moon discusses her top tips with College Raptor for…