What is the Admissions Office Looking For?
Your application to a selective college needs to be like a three-legged stool. Admissions officers rate you in three categories:...
College Applications: Why You Should Start Early
Your senior year of high school is going to be your busiest school year yet. You’ll be taking the most...
College Essay Assumptions and Realities
Many young people get off on the wrong foot when it comes time to start writing their essays, based on...
Tricks for writing a great college essay: story, style, and tone
When you write your personal statement you want to accomplish three things. You want to relate memorable anecdotes (or a...
How to write the supplemental essays
Many applicants make the mistake of devoting most of their time and energy to the personal statement, only to discover...
How to Prepare for a College Interview
Many colleges give you the opportunity to interview, either with an admissions representative (unusual) or an alumnus near you. Sometimes...
