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Summer is Critical for College Apps

Summer is Critical for College Apps

by Tony T. Summer is a critical time for college applicants because it offers you a unique opportunity to...

Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

by Jennifer L. Vising a college campus is one of...

Jaw-dropping College Admissions Results 2023

Jaw-dropping College Admissions Results 2023

by Tony T. The Year of 2023 has proven to...

What is the New Digital SAT?

What is the New Digital SAT?

by Tony T. If you are a current sophomore student in high...

Must Know – SAT/ACT for admissions 2023-2024?

Must Know – SAT/ACT for admissions 2023-2024?

by Tony T. After 3 years of unstable testing registration and proctored test chaos, College Board and its managed SAT...

What should a Junior do in March 2023 for Upcoming College Applications?

What should a Junior do in March 2023 for Upcoming College Applications?

by Tony T. With several months to go for...

College Essays Blog

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

How to Write for Common App Prompt #1- A Potential Golden Ticket

by Lillie W. If you’re a rising high school senior, at this point in your life your experience with job...

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple

by Sarah M. The stakes are high when you sit down to write your personal statement for the Common App...

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

Can I Use ChatGPT for my Application Essays?

by Lillie W. Sure, the temptation is tantalizing. The touted miracles of generative AI language programs such as ChatGPT or...

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

by Albert L. In honor of Pride month, I wanted to discuss a little about how identities shape who we...

It’s All About the Hook

It’s All About the Hook

by Nick L. As the school year ends and you begin thinking about your college essays, it can be tempting...

Showing Change in a College Essay

Showing Change in a College Essay

by Michelle An ugly duckling turns into a swan. An acorn becomes a beautiful oak tree.  A timid fish becomes...