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…
Imagine this, you purchased a weekly subscription to your favorite magazine. The first year was amazing but by year two, you’re told your current plan will be canceled and you now have to pay twice as much for a monthly…
If you’re thinking about applying for scholarships, you probably know that you must report every scholarship you win, which will result in scholarship displacement. Scholarship displacement is the practice of reducing your financial aid package by your scholarship amount so…
Imagine this, you just won an outside scholarship and you’re over the moon. Although you already receive financial aid, you could really use the extra money to pay for college. “I’m glad all of my hard work paid off,” you…
If you read my previous article, then you already know that the best time to apply for scholarships is during the academic year, preferably in the fall. Why? This is because many scholarship programs receive their funding at the beginning…