School List Research Form
As you start making your list of reach, fit, and safety schools, it can be hard to keep track of the colleges you’ve got your eye on. Use our school list research spreadsheet to note down everything you like about each school!
A Step-by-Step Guide to the MyMIT Application System
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a dream school for almost every student interested in STEM — and even for business and humanities candidates. But gaining admission to MIT is easier said than done. With only a 7.3% acceptance rate, the bar is unsurprisingly set quite high. Plus, you need to dedicate a significant amount of time to […]
Choosing the Right College Major: A Checklist
As you’re applying to colleges, there are a lot of different decisions to make. One of these is thinking about what you want to major in. While the major you select on the Common Application isn’t set in stone (unless you’re applying to a specific school within a university, and even then you can change […]
25 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your 10th Grade Classes
Sophomore year is a time that many students use to focus deeper into their area of interest after a more exploratory first year of high school. When it comes to choosing your 10th grade classes, you might be confused about what to prioritize. Ask yourself the questions below to figure out what you need in […]
Self-Directed Project Ideas for Every Field
Self-directed projects entail any initiative that you take up on your own — you can create a plan for it, organize a team, and brainstorm the various steps and carry them out. These projects help showcase initiative to colleges. Plus, you get to dive deeper into your interests and explore new passions. As you develop […]
30 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing 9th and 10th Grade Extracurriculars
Many students underestimate the impact freshman and sophomore year of high school have on your college applications. When it comes to extracurriculars, freshman year is an excellent time to explore your interests and join a variety of clubs. Try to join 2-3 clubs in 9th grade to get a feel for what you enjoy—you’ll have […]
Should You Take A Gap Year Before College?
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, numerous students have started to consider whether or not they should take a gap year before college. While many admitted candidates have deferred, there is also a large portion of high school seniors who are planning to take gap years even before they have started applying to college. If […]
Have You Found the Right Personal Statement Topic?
You’re a high school senior getting ready to take the plunge and work on one of the most significant components of your college application. Your Common App personal statement is a 650-word essay that conveys why you are a unique candidate to admissions officers. As a result, you must not take the decision of choosing […]
Which College Should You Commit to: 20 Questions to Ask Yourself
Deciding where to go isn’t a decision that is to be taken lightly. You’re deciding your path for the next four years, and possibly your career trajectory after graduation. There are multiple factors to consider – from location to course offerings to what daily life in the college is like. So, it’s time to revisit […]
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Answering Common Supplemental Essay Prompts
There are certain common patterns in supplemental essay questions that you might recognize across different colleges. Many admissions officers want to know why you’re interested specifically in their university. Others might want to know about the impact you’ve made in your community. To help guide you through the different types of questions, I’ve outlined the […]