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From June through December each year, students come to us agonizing over their college essays. Unfortunately, many fall prey to common misconceptions that can diminish the impact of their personal statements. Let’s bust some of these myths and set the record straight. 5 COLLEGE ESSAY MYTHS DEBUNKED Myth #1: You need a unique, life-changing experience […]
WHY SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS MATTER While your GPA, test scores, and extracurricular activities paint a picture of your academic and social achievements, supplemental essays offer a platform to express your individuality. Admissions officers use these essays to understand who you are, what motivates you, and how you might contribute to their campus community. Through your responses, […]
Cornell University has shared its supplemental essay prompts for the upcoming 2024-2025 application cycle. The university introduced a new required essay last year following the overturning of affirmative action in higher education. This year, Cornell adjusted the prompt to ask a broader question about the communities that have shaped you. Students must also write a […]
Whether it’s convincing yourself to get out the door to go for a run, kicking an unhealthy habit, or starting a school assignment you’ve been avoiding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is simply to begin. In his book The Art of the Start, Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s “Chief Evangelist” marketer under Steve […]
As we turn the calendar to 2024, it’s hard to believe it’s already time to plan for the summer. Colleges care about how you spend your free time: are you golfing and sunbathing at the beach, or are you cultivating your intellectual curiosity by delving more deeply into your areas of academic interest? The Common […]
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