Tagged: #PersonalStatement

As the first deadlines inch closer and closer, you should be finalizing your personal statement. Now, it’s time to start working on your supplemental essays.    Many schools will require students to write numerous supplemental essays. Students might have to…

The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR/SSAR) allows applicants to record and submit courses, grades, and test scores as part of their college application to participating colleges and universities.   When filling out the SRAR/SSAR, you will list courses and grades that…

As you continue to think about your college list, the cost of the university is likely a huge factor in your decision.  While scholarships are hard to predict, some BS/MD programs give automatic scholarships, ranging from a few thousand dollars…

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 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…