Tagged: #PersonalStatement

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…

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…

Looking for a quick reference to the essays required by the colleges on your list? Check out our list of supplemental essays required by many of the top colleges students apply to each year. If you need help with these…

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…

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…

Each admissions officer may read essays between 8-10 hours every day during admissions season - therefore your essay needs to be memorable. Here are some tips on writing an engaging personal statement. The most important component of this is a…

Kristen discuses 5 tips for a strong personal statement on the College Week Live blog. Check out her tips here. You can also view her free 1hr video, detailing the "10 Tips for a Compelling Personal Statement" on the CWL…