20 Mistakes to Avoid on the Common App
At first glance, the Common App can seem overwhelming. It’s very easy to forget a tiny detail that can make a big difference in how your applications are evaluated. Look over our list of frequent mistakes to stay extra careful. If you avoid these errors, the process of filling out the Common App will go […]
Admissions Insights with Mariama Adekomaya, Former Admissions Officer at Brown University
Mariama Adekomaya worked as an admissions officer at her alma mater, Brown University. For our Former Admissions Officer interview series, she tells us about the difference between working in admissions as a student and as an admissions officer, what Brown looks for in its applicants, how a STEM applicant should build their profile, and more.
Supplemental Essay Prompts 2019-2020: The Master List
You’re probably applying to a wide range of colleges, all of which have their own unique supplemental essay prompts. If you’re starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by the many different essays you need to write, you’re not alone! Luckily, we have a master list of the supplemental essay prompts 2019-2020 from over 130 colleges to help […]
Admissions Insights with Heather McCutchen, a Former Admissions Reader from Dartmouth College
Heather McCutchen worked as an admissions reader at her alma mater, Dartmouth College. For our Former Admissions Officer interview series, Heather tells us about her role as a writer working in the admissions field, how she advises students – especially budding writers – to build an impressive application profile, what Dartmouth looks for in its […]
Course Selection: Key Strategies and Guidelines to Keep in Mind
Your friends are talking away about which AP, IB, or A-Level courses they plan to take and how their dream school requires certain classes, and you have no idea how they know these things. Choosing your high school courses can feel like an overwhelming ordeal. At first glance, all the options, course names, and new […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to the Coalition Application
While the Common Application is the most well-known and widely-used application system, the Coalition Application is gaining popularity. To guide you through this platform, we will take a closer look at each of the application sections and provide tips to help fill them out, alongside more detailed guides on exactly which schools are Coalition members, […]
Fundamentals of Letters of Recommendation for College
Going through the list of requirements for college, you might be stressed by the letter of recommendation component. Which teachers should you ask? What’s the best way to ask them? What do strong letters even look like? Will the teachers you ask write great ones on your behalf? Since recommendation letters are the one component […]
Admissions Insights with Christina Llerena, Former Admissions Reader at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz
Christina Llerena has worked as an admissions reader at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. For our FAO Interview series, Christina talks to us about all of thedifferent ways she’s worked with students, her experience with students from underrepresented communities, the things she’s enjoyed the most through the admissions process, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions in an Alumni Interview
The idea of an alumni interview might be very intimidating when you first hear about it. Chances are, this is your first big interview. So naturally, there’s a lot of pressure. How are you supposed to come up with the right answers and articulate your passions with an alumni of your top-choice college looking at […]
Admissions Insights with Zak Harris, Former Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins, Bowdoin, GW, and Regis College
Zak Harris worked as the Assistant Director and Multicultural Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University, the Associate Dean of Admissions at Bowdoin College, the Assistant Director and Multicultural Recruiter at George Washington University, and as the Director of Admissions at Regis College. For our FAO interview series, Zak tells us more about how he got into […]