Chances are, if you try to anticipate what the admissions office wants you to say, you’ll end up writing an essay that looks like every other one they read that year. What about the school genuinely excites you? Answer that question honestly, and you’ll have a great essay.
Read MoreYour personal statement is both an exciting and a daunting task. How can you possibly sum up your life story, note your accomplishments, and sell yourself to colleges in one essay? Here are 5 tips to help you get started.
Read MoreIf you want to stand out among the thousands of other college applicants, you’ll need to put in some extra work. Start with our 3 tips for differentiating yourself.
Read MoreStruggling to write your essays? Check out our tips for breaking through writer’s block and get the words flowing again.
Read MoreDue to the absence of test scores or consistent GPAs, the way you express yourself in the meager 650 words you’re allotted matters more than ever before. Here’s how to choose the perfect topic for your personal statement.
Read MoreWith the start of the new school year, many incoming seniors and their parents are getting more serious about the college application process.
We know it’s complicated, and there are a lot of moving parts. We break it down for you here.
Read MoreIf you’re struggling to get started on your college essay, you’re not alone. Getting started is often the hardest part. Check out these 4 easy steps to help you get the words flowing.
Read MoreHelpful tips for students writing the Macaulay Honors Essays.
Read MoreCoronavirus has changed everything. College admissions is no exception.
Without the usual barometers of student credentials and capabilities, the SAT/ACT score and a real GPA, colleges are going to need to reinvent the admissions process.
Seniors, here’s what this means for your application cycle.
Read MoreCoronavirus has changed everything. College admissions is no exception.
Without the usual barometers of student credentials and capabilities, the SAT/ACT score and a real GPA, colleges are going to need to reinvent the admissions process.
Seniors, here’s what this means for your application cycle.
Read MoreWith schools operating remotely, teachers have been assessing student progress through writing, not exams. This school year, due to COVID-19, students across the country have been challenged to write more than ever before.
Read MoreJuniors, I remember when I finally sat down in senior year to write my own college essay, looking at the prompts with no clue what to write about. I wish they showed the essay options to me when I was a junior I thought!
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