Writing a last minute college application essay? There are still colleges accepting applications. High School Senior: “When should I start writing my college application essay?” Debbie Merion, College Essay Coach: … read more →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
March 11, 2011. Michael Orr entered the NBC contest and won $5000 for his school. Here’s the story, and watch the video to see how he did it! View more… read more →