How to Write Your Personal Essay for College, Part I: Brainstorming
Are you feeling overwhelmed at the thought of writing your personal essay for the Common Application? We walk you through some tried-and-true tips for crafting a tight, captivating personal essay that will wow admissions officers. In this blog post, Part I: Brainstorming, we cover how to develop the best topics to write about. In our next blog post, Part II: Narrative Structures, we provide several options for how you can tell your story.
What are the Differences Between First Year and Transfer Essays?
Learn about how the Transfer Essay differs from the First-Year Personal Essay for college applications. Read our tips for crafting essays that are thoughtful, clearly defined, and that demonstrate specific reasons for wanting to transfer to a certain school. Your Transfer Essay should reveal your interests and goals, and show how you will be a good fit for the college of your choice!
Law School Admissions Trends
Last year, law school applications surged by 20% in comparison to the previous year! Read our detailed analysis of current trends in law school admissions over the past few years, as well as how Artificial Intelligence is being incorporated into law school courses and used at law firms.
How to Demonstrate Interest to Colleges
What is demonstrated interest and which colleges care about it? Read our blog post to find out more about the role that demonstrated interest plays in college admissions, and our 10-point plan to communicate the strength and depth of your genuine interest to your best-fit colleges.
Crafting Your College List, Part III: Balancing Your List from Reach to Realistic
As part three of our blog series, Crafting Your College List, now it’s time to narrow down the list of schools you will apply to, and ensure that your list is balanced in a way that is right for you. The ultimate goal is not only to be accepted, but to succeed and thrive at the college you choose to attend!