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by Sundas Ali
All original essays have a unique theme, and it can take time and careful thought to identify what yours should be. If you go back to the essays we examined in the previous post in this series, you will see that the public health program applicant opened her essay by cleverly presenting her theme in the form …
by Steven Tagle
You are nearly finished with your application, but when you get to the section that asks you about your extracurricular activities, you freeze up. “I don’t really have any extracurricular activities,” you think. “What should I do now?” I’ve worked with countless applicants who have found themselves in the same nail-biting dilemma. They search frantically …
by Sundas Ali
Teacher recommendations are an essential part of your college application, and most schools require one or two letters supporting your candidacy. These recommendations provide additional insights into your personality, intellectual curiosity, and potential impact on your college community. These letters of recommendation (LORs) are only one element of your application and probably won’t make or …
When crafting application essays – whether for graduate school, business school, or any other competitive program – candidates often focus on highlighting their accomplishments. And it’s easy to understand why. Most applicants want to showcase their significant achievements, such as leading a groundbreaking project, making a meaningful impact through research, or spearheading a successful community …
by Marie Todd
It’s November, and we are starting down the home stretch of the college application season. As we enter the regular admissions cycle, additional deadlines are looming. Congratulations if you applied Early Action or Early Decision using the Common App. Now you can turn your attention to Regular Decision deadlines, which will vary somewhat over the …
by Marie Todd
The University of California (UC) system consists of nine campuses that all use the same application. They are UC Berkeley (Cal), UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Los Angeles (UCLA), UC Irvine, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego. If you are applying to one or more of these campuses, you …
by Marie Todd
The preparation for a successful college application does not happen overnight but is instead the culmination of years of work throughout high school. However, not all aspiring college students take the correct steps leading up to, and during, the application process. Here are four mistakes successful college candidates don’t make and that you should avoid, …
by Steven Tagle
Choosing your undergraduate major is a big decision. Before you settle on one, consider these suggestions to help you identify the right choice for your personality, skills, and aptitudes. College Courses Career Exploration Activities, Jobs, and Internships After investing in this research and some of these activities, you will feel confident that you have chosen …
by Marie Todd
The University of Pennsylvania, or Penn, was established in 1790 and is one of the oldest universities in America. This prestigious Ivy League school is known for its top-notch research as well as its undergraduate programs that focus on practical applications grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation. It accepts the Common App or the …
by Steven Tagle
Visiting colleges with your high schooler is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Often, you’re traveling across the country, attending campus tours, sampling dining hall food, and trying to help your teen decide whether the school is somewhere they will thrive and gain a quality education. That means talking to as many …
by Steven Tagle
Fall is crunch time for college applicants (and their parents). Early deadlines are just weeks away, and choices you make now will shape the rest of the application season. September Priorities October Priorities Start Strong: Accepted’s Free Guides & Tools Related Resources
by Steven Tagle
If you’re a high school senior, the SAT is coming up fast, and there are only a few test dates left that colleges will accept for applications. If you’re applying early decision or early action, the timeline is even tighter. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, just know that you’re not alone. And with the right strategy, …
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