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Over the past four years, Northeastern University has experienced a surge in applicants — from 64,428 in the 2019-20 admissions cycle to nearly 100,000 full-time, first-year applicants to the Northeastern Class of 2027. And Northeastern isn’t alone: in the uber-competitive, post-pandemic admissions landscape, colleges and universities have been inundated with record-breaking application numbers, stretching admissions […]
Navigating the college application process can often feel like maneuvering through a maze of requirements, deadlines, and essays. Among the most daunting tasks can be the slew of supplemental essays many colleges and universities require. For many students, this makes the admissions process feel overwhelming, especially when applying to multiple schools. What if there were […]
UPenn’s undergraduate application includes three required supplemental essays for 2023-2024 applicants. Students must reflect on their specific strengths and show off how they will contribute to the Penn community, as well as make it clear why Penn is the best fit for their academic interests. This is your opportunity to showcase your unique qualities, experiences, and […]
Vanderbilt University offers the choice between two different supplemental essay prompts for 2023-2024 applicants. This flexibility creates an opportunity for students to highlight their specific strengths and show off how they will contribute to the Vandy community. Applicants must respond to one of these short-answer questions, either showcasing a meaningful extracurricular activity OR reflecting on […]
A well-crafted, memorable college essay can be the difference between a deferral and an acceptance. These essays offer windows into an applicant’s aspirations, experiences, and unique perspectives. We know that crafting the college essay can be a daunting task so, to inspire your writing, we’re sharing some unforgettable lines from successful college essays over the […]
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