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Five Tips for Generating College Essay Topics
The main college essay in the Common Application is often referred to as a personal [...] Continue Reading →
Common Application Pitfalls and Tips
The Common Application, accepted by over 1000 colleges, launched on August 1st. While the application [...] Continue Reading →
Tips for Getting Started on the Common Application
Check out the Common Application here. Before 1975, every college had a separate [...] Continue Reading →
Speed Dating Your Essay
To view an introductory video by Sarah M. McGinty, please click here. Then read her [...] Continue Reading →
“Why Them?”: Tackling the “Why Us?” Application Essay
Building a connection between your interests and the college's offerings will help you stand [...] Continue Reading →
Which College Application Is Right for You?
The Common Application is the most widely used college application. When students envision [...] Continue Reading →
Stop the Insanity! Staying Sane During the College Admissions Process
With the November 1 early college deadline this week, the college application frenzy is going [...] Continue Reading →
How To Review and Submit Your Common Application
It is hard to believe you will be hitting submit after all your hard work [...] Continue Reading →
