Category: College Secrets No One Wants To Tell You
I have edited countless college essays and see students make these mistakes ALL the time, even among strong writers. In this article, I will explain each mistake and give tips you can use to avoid them. I will also include…
I have edited dozens of college essays but what never fails to surprise me is the diversity of writing skills among applicants. Some students are strong writers while others might need a little more guidance. Either way, all students make…
Previously, I mentioned the factors to consider whether going on the waitlist is right for you and what you should do once on the waitlist to improve your chances. In this article, we’ll elaborate on those factors and describe actionable…
College admissions is a confusing process so it’s unsurprising that many applicants have difficulty navigating it each year – and the waitlist process is no different. So what should you do if you’re waitlisted at your first-choice school? Should you…
In this article, you’ll learn why my college essays and extracurriculars worked so well together in the college admission process. It will also serve as the third and final part of this series. To recap… …here’s what I wrote in…
In this article, you’ll learn about what I wrote in my college essays and I will offer my thoughts as to why I think they were successful in the college admission process. Click here for part two to learn about…
In my previous article, I talked about my college essays and how they helped me get into my dream schools. In this article, you’ll learn about my extracurriculars in-depth and why schools such as UCLA, USC, Penn State, and Columbia…
The college admission process can be unforgiving, especially to applicants from less privileged backgrounds. However, it doesn’t have to dictate the course of your life or limit your ability to obtain a high-quality education because believe it or not, most…
If you’re like most students then you likely don’t have a college admission consultant working around the clock to ensure your admission to the Ivy League and other elite universities. And if you’re especially like most students then you are…
Recently a YouTube video caught my eye for its unique approach to college essay writing, and, for lack of better words, I’ll refer to it as the “Day in the Life” method. Full disclosure, I have not used this strategy…