School Supplements

How to write Stanford’s “Dear Roommate” essay, focusing on actions you’ve taken and distinguishing yourself as an exciting potential contributor on campus. Examples included.

How to "Describe an Activity" on the Common App in 5 steps, including how to choose which extracurricular, with full outlines for every type of extracurricular supplemental essay.

Getting deferred or waitlisted can hurt. To boost your admission chances, write a letter of continued interest (aka deferral letter), not too long, with updates. Examples included.

Colleges use the Why Major application essay to see if you’re likely to be an academic success in that subject. Answer with concrete examples of your aptitude for the subject.

How to write supplemental college admissions essays, including Why Us, Why Major, Describe an activity. What admissions officers look for in short essays.