Tag: writing your personal statement
Privilege in College Admissions: Framing Your Background on Applications
November 14, 2019
The recent college admissions scandal might have rendered you speechless. If you’re wondering whether this is another overblown news story, think again. The scandal has brought to light st
36 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing Your Personal Statement
April 25, 2017
In less than 650 words, you have to persuade a stranger to care about you and your application. That’s why the Common App personal statement is one of the most discussed aspects of the col