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Back in 1975 when the Common App was first launched, it was truly a common application. Students filled out a form, wrote a short piece on a favorite extracurricular activity, and then their 650-word essay. Over time, colleges started asking for supplemental essays as a way to get to know more about their applicants, make […]
In September, U.S. News & World Report, the leading authority in college rankings, announced the 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges list. For the 10th straight year, Princeton University has earned the #1 spot, followed by Harvard University and Columbia University. Likewise, on the list of National Liberal Arts Colleges, Williams College has maintained its #1 position, with Amherst […]
UPDATE May 14, 2020 On May 12, the Common App announced a new COVID-19 question, which will appear on the 2020-2021 application. This optional essay will be located in the Additional Information section of the Common App. The COVID-19 question will read as follows: Community disruptions such as COVID-19 and natural disasters can have deep […]
At this time of year, we often talk with students about course selection, standardized testing, and — surprising as it may seem — the importance of keeping up with their free reading. A well-developed reading habit not only makes students stronger, more thoughtful writers, but it also introduces them to new ideas and subjects. Reading […]
Back when the Common Application was newly launched, life was a bit simpler for our essay writing rising seniors! Supplemental essays used by colleges were practically an afterthought. With increased competition across the board at all colleges coupled with high achieving students, many colleges wanted yet another avenue for students to demonstrate their interest in […]
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