If you want your Common App to stand out from the crowd, your short activity descriptions must reflect the same thought and care you give to your personal essay. If you thought that a 280-character limit on Twitter was tough, get ready to deal with the short answer questions on your activities on the Common…
Common App Essay Prompts 2022-2023: Tips for Writing Essays That Impress
Many universities and colleges use the Common Application across the United States and in countries around the world. There are over 900 Common Application members in the United States, Canada, the European Union, United Kingdom, and worldwide. These institutions are united in their commitment to a holistic approach to the admissions process. This commitment means…
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…
Six Last Minute Common Application Tips
It’s November, and we are starting down the home stretch of the college application season. That’s right, final deadlines are looming. If you didn’t apply Early Action or Early Decision using the Common Application, deadlines vary somewhat over the next few months. Although your first instinct might be to panic, it’s important to keep a…
