Tips for Answering the University of Chicago Supplemental Essay Prompts [2023-2024]
Question 1 (Required) How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular…
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Twenty-Five Scholarships for Latino and Hispanic Students
The decision about whether to attend an undergraduate or graduate program is based on many personal factors, but one of…
Tips for Answering the Yale University Supplemental Essays and Short Answer Questions [2023-2024]
Not surprisingly, Yale University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. It accepts the Common Application, Coalition…
Do I Really Need a Mock Admissions Interview? [Short Video]
Just how important is having a mock interview before your upcoming graduate school admissions interview? Listen to Accepted Founder Linda…
How the Team Approach to Admissions Consulting at Accepted Benefits You
If you are a current Accepted client, you’re likely familiar with our firm’s practice of conducting peer reviews as part…
Four Ways to Show How You’ll Contribute in the Future
Schools are looking for and will actively contribute not only to their student/alumni communities but also to the greater community and…
Three Tips for Parents of Applicants
Today’s parents tend to be much (and sometimes, much, much!) more involved in their children’s lives than parents from past…
Taking the Road Less Traveled for High School Seniors – Six Ways to Spend a Gap Year
All your friends are applying for college, but you are overwhelmed with the whirlwind of decisions and expectations. Although you…
Three Must-Have Elements of a Good Statement of Purpose
What are the essential components of a strong statement of purpose essay? Very simply, you’ll need to include your MAP:…
One Size Does NOT Fit All – Resume Writing Tips
If you have already updated your resume recently, why do you need to revise it for your application? We’ll explain…
How to Project Professionalism, Positivity, and Confidence in Your Statement of Purpose
What is the right tone to aim for when writing your statement of purpose (SOP) or other application essays? Should…
Are Scholarship Databases a Good Way to Find Scholarships?
Scholarship databases are an attractive idea for most applicants – after all, who wouldn’t appreciate an easy way to find…
20 Do’s And Don’ts For Your Application Resume
Your application resume is usually the first opportunity admissions readers have to get to know you and learn about your…
Tips for Answering the Common Application Essay Prompts 2023-2024
Many universities and colleges use the Common Application across the United States and in countries around the world. There are…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education and What the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Means for Admissions
Most higher education institutions promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core values attached to their institutional mission, because doing…
Make the Most of Your Common App Activities Summary
The activities you have been involved with during high school are of great interest to the college admissions committees. Whether…
Leadership in Admissions
Maria was a pediatric oncology nurse who tenderly promised each child she cared for that she would always tell them…
How Service To School Helps Veterans Get Accepted to Grad School [Episode 524]
In this episode, the CEO of Service to School and the Chief Programs Officer at Service to School explore the…
A Rise in College Applications
Over the years, the number of colleges our clients apply to each season has more than doubled. When I started…
Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay
What is the diversity question in a school application, and why does it matter when applying to leading programs and…