College admissions officers are just like you. They might be a little older (if you’re a student) or a little younger (if you’re a parent). But they think logically. They… read more →
Schools like Yale, UC Berkeley, and many public universities ask their applicants questions about diversity. While this question is most common in graduate school applications, it does come up in… read more →
The first sentence is the most valuable real estate in your entire college application essay. The first sentence is like a Park Ave. penthouse address in Manhattan—it’s impressive and memorable.… read more →
Oct 16, 2014. In my seventh year speaking in the St Clair County KnowHow2Go Ask an Expert Series, I presented “Seven Secrets for Writing a Standout College Application Essay.” The… read more →
For years I’ve been wrestling with this question: What is the quickest, clearest way to describe what colleges want to learn about a student in his or her college application… read more →
May 12, 2014 Here is a frequently asked question: How can I honestly reveal an imperfection in a college application essay but also write an essay that prompts a college… read more →
May 13, 2013 Top College Application Stories in the News: May 13, 2013 News about your application for college and your college essay. Late Applicant? 200 Colleges Still Accepting Applications… read more →
December 6, 2011. Many schools ask a question involving diversity. For these questions, remember that diversity is about more than differences between races and cultures; it is about each person’s… read more →
March 25, 2011. The NY Times College Admissions blog posted more examples of popular culture SAT essay prompts. But the question remains, how do you write an essay that receives… read more →
March 15, 2011. While reading Caitlin Crommett’s college application essay, I became more and more amazed. The story was touching (the beginning involved a woman who was dying) but not… read more →
