How to Get Into UPenn
How to Get into UPenn Whether it’s been your dream school for as long as you remember, or you’re considering it when working on your college list and looking through the Ivies, you might be drawn to the University of Pennsylvania. If you’re wondering how to get into UPenn, you’re not alone – UPenn received […]
Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter?
Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter? If you’re excited about applying to a particular college, you’ve probably told your family and friends all about it. Sometimes, however, only telling the people you’re close to isn’t enough. Throughout your application process, many colleges also want to know whether you really want to attend […]
The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders
The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders Everyone knows that college is expensive. Thankfully, there are many different scholarships to help students and their families with the heavy cost. You might think it’s something to worry about later, but you don’t have to wait until senior year to secure some of this money. Plus, winning one […]
Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide
Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide Even before you started applying to college, you were probably aware that standardized testing is an important part of the application process. You’ve at least heard of the SAT. As your turn to apply to college approaches and you’re looking through requirements at different schools, you’ll come […]
Test Optional Colleges: Everything You Need to Know
Test Optional Colleges: Everything You Need to Know If you are not a strong test taker, or your SAT or ACT scores do not reflect your abilities, you may have heard about applying to test optional colleges. This can feel overwhelming, especially if you are already busy finalizing essays, recommendation letters, and application forms. So […]
Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind
Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind When I worked in admissions at Harvard and NYU law, prospective students often asked me if they should take a gap year before law school during open office hours and recruitment events. I couldn’t always answer their questions elaborately because the answer isn’t […]
Essay Hooks: How to Grab Your Reader With Your Writing
Essay Hooks: How to Grab Your Reader With Your Writing Imagine an admissions officer reading your application: they start with the mundane, beginning with your home address and biographical information, then moving down your application to your test scores and activities list next. What exactly have you been doing for the past four years? Are […]
15 College Application Dates That You Need to Know
15 College Application Dates That You Need to Know Senior year is finally approaching! There are so many fun things that your last year of high school can bring – whether it is the chance to enroll in an elective you’ve been waiting three years to take, the opportunity to be a leader at school, […]
How To Get Into Amherst
How To Get Into Amherst It’s finally spring, which means that — at long last — admissions decisions have been released from colleges and universities nationwide. As predicted, acceptance rates at most highly-selective institutes dropped once again. If you want to get into top liberal arts colleges like Amherst, the competition is tougher than ever. […]
The Digital LSAT: What to Know About the New Format
The Digital LSAT: What to Know About the New Format If you are applying to law school, you have likely heard that the LSAT is now digital. The core content has not changed — it is still a multiple choice exam that tests logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. What has changed is how […]