Top Tier Admissions
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 […]
The novelist and playwright A. B. Yehoshua once noted, “The most difficult and complicated part of the writing process is the beginning.” Over the years, many of our students have found this to be true. Whether you’re writing a college admissions essay, a scholarship application, or a paper for school, it can be intimidating to […]
When the Common Application came along with the premise of making the college application process easier than the many individual applications for each college, students and teachers rejoiced. That was then…. NOW, most colleges seem to have 3 or 4 of their own supplemental essays in addition to what’s asked on the Common Application. Why? […]
This is an emotional time with early decision notifications upon us. Many students are learning their early round college fate via an acceptance, a deferral or a rejection. Hearty congratulations to those who got good news in the early round. For those who were rejected or deferred, don’t take it personally. Remember, as a reader […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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