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Tips for Answering the University of Michigan Supplemental Essay Prompts [2022 – 2023]

The University of Michigan is a large (over 40,000 students), predominantly residential campus located in the small city of Ann…

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Empowering International Students with the Financing for Grad Ed [Episode 475]

How can an international student pay for grad school in the U.S. or Canadian graduate education? [Show Summary] MPOWER Financing…

Writing About Your Experiences Abroad

You studied, worked, or volunteered abroad. Now you want to include part of this in your personal statement as part…

How to Write a Great Statement of Purpose [Episode 473]

How to Write a Statement of Purpose That Gets You Accepted [Show Summary] Vanessa Febo is a PhD candidate in…

10 Tips for Better Essay Writing

Let’s take your writing up a notch–or two!  Ready to up your game in the writing department? Since you’re probably…

How to Pick an Undergraduate Major: 14 Important Considerations

Choosing your undergraduate major is a big decision. Before you settle on one, consider these suggestions to help you identify…

How Personal is Too Personal?

The personal statement is a terrific opportunity to share an intriguing and unique aspect of your life with the admissions…

This Is the 11th Grade College Planning Timeline That You Need to Get Accepted

This Is the 11th Grade College Planning Timeline That You Need to Get Accepted

Ivies: Number of Early-Admission Applications Near Historic High

A number of the most selective colleges in the US are reporting near-record numbers of students applying for early admission,…

No Standardized Test Requirement at Harvard through 2026

Students will be able to apply to Harvard University without taking the SAT or ACT for at least the next…

Tips for Answering the NYU Supplemental Essay Prompt [2021 – 2022]

Located in the middle of bustling lower Manhattan, New York, NYU’s campus is intertwined with the city. It is not…

How to Quantify Accomplishments on Your Resume

How can you demonstrate impact in your resume or CV? Answer: Use numbers. Showing that you have made an impact…

Ten Tips for Writers of Letters of Recommendation

It’s time to ask your professor, boss, or colleague to draft a convincing and enthusiastic letter of recommendation for your…

The College Application Process: A Survival Guide for Parents

Is there a college-bound senior in the house? If so, you may feel the ground shifting beneath you. When this…

The Essay Whisperer: How to Write a College Application Essay

In your senior year of high school, the pressure is on to write your college application essays. Your mission: to…

Test-Taking Advice for People with Learning Disabilities or Test Anxiety

Nobody likes taking tests, right? Well, perhaps a few of you out there get psyched at the chance of showing…

How Should I Choose Which Essay Questions to Answer When I Have Choices?

You’re sitting down to face your application, and you are glad to see that you can choose which essay questions…

5 Tips for Writing About Extracurricular Activities You Started at the Last Minute

You are this close to finishing your application, but in the section that asks you about your extracurricular activities, you…

Upskilling: 4 Steps to Choose your Next Learning Opportunity

In today’s ever changing professional world, the nature of each job, the skills it entails, and the tools it utilizes…