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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is currently ranked as the #2 university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is best known for its scientific and technical research. The MIT community ethos is clearly stated on the Admissions + Aid website: “Intensely curious and driven to explore, the people of MIT value […]
Columbia University, a private Ivy League research university located in New York City, requires applicants to respond to five (very) short supplemental questions. The first has a 100-word limit while the latter four are up to 150 words each. Students can apply to one of two undergraduate colleges: Columbia College, which is known for its […]
The University of California — Los Angeles receives the most applications of any college in the nation. As one of the most prestigious universities in California, with an acceptance rate of 8.8% in 2023, it is frequently referred to as a “public Ivy.” As part of the sprawling UC system, students interested in UCLA must […]
Have you fine-tuned your Common App? Ready to submit your main essay? Congratulations! But don’t relax just yet, because some of the most important essay components are still ahead. Most top schools use school-specific supplemental essays to find out more about each applicant and—critically for them and for you—to distinguish which applicants are truly invested […]
The scope and quality of the University of California system is impressive. With nine undergraduate campuses spread over 500 miles, the UCs annually educate more than 235,000 undergrads and generate $82 billion in economic activity. While Berkeley and UCLA appear on most “best universities” lists, the other campuses in the system have their own strengths […]
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