Common App Personal Essay

What College Applicants Aren't Learning in High School

Will a core curriculum be the solution? Hey Nina, I just want to double check, I have until 11:59 pm tomorrow to submit my [name of...

Labor Day Work for Your College Applicant

Carry over as little as possible into the academic year! On Labor Day, families typically get together and enjoy the feeling of summer...

Do We Want You in Our College Community?

College admissions readers have that question. What question do you have of colleges? Summer's in full swing. Whether they're lifeguards,...

The college process is full of life skills - and lessons.

As Taylor said, we learn the most when we don’t make the cut. Two weeks ago, I traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Independent...

Trick Question: What activities look good for college?

Getting to the core of the matter – and the curriculum Welcome 2022! In this new year, we counselors have our own improvement-driven...

Like the temperatures, will college acceptances hit record lows?

Will college acceptance rates hit record-breaking lows? Let’s take a look what you need to know as the parent of an aspiring applicant....

Who thought that the royal wedding would bring new focus on college issues?

Between AP exams and PARCC testing, it hasn’t been a typical week around many high schools. Hopefully students, especially juniors, are...

The College Essay: Do It While It’s Hot!

It’s hot here. Glancing at my Google Drive while writing this post, I see that a student has been working on his Common App Personal...

What? Common App Essay Not Done?

A road trip, some time at the pool, and the Common App Personal Essay. What more could a student want? Here are some items to keep you...

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