It’s November, and we are starting down the home stretch of the college application season. We are entering the regular admission cycle. That’s right, final deadlines are looming. If you didn’t apply Early Action or Early Decision, your deadlines will vary somewhat over the next few months. Although your first instinct might be to panic,…
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 more than 1,000 Common Application members in the United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and elsewhere worldwide. These institutions are united in their commitment to a holistic approach to the admissions process. This commitment…
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 you played sports, volunteered at an animal shelter, or were part of a church youth group, such involvements help the adcoms understand what matters to you and where you choose to invest your free time….
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 to answer. You’re not stuck answering a particular set of questions. It’s good to know you have options. After all, you are determined to answer the questions that allow you to portray yourself at your…