Everything you need to know about how highly selective colleges choose their applicants. Real strategies for getting in. Most highly selective colleges look for exceptional attributes. Read on to learn how can you show that in your essays.
The New York Times publishes excellent college admission essays every year. We’re not disagreeing on their quality, but we are saying not to use them as a model for your essays.
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 the University of California Personal Interest Questions. What admissions readers want. Choosing your 4 prompts. Notes on each of the 8 questions.
How to write a strong Common App personal statement, Covid-19 response, Activities List, and get good recommendations. What colleges want. Mistakes to avoid.
Colleges require essays so they can assess whether you'll be successful in college and beyond. To prove you'll be successful, you must describe experiences you've had that showcase the 5 traits.
The myth that colleges seek only well-rounded students leads to millions of rejections every year. Prompt explains how to overcome this myth and be spikey!
The introduction is the most important part of your college admissions essay. Your reader’s first impression can either make or break your application.