2021-2022 Common App Updates
The Common App goes live on August 1, 2021, and several new schools have joined the Common App platform! Read on to find out about this year's Common App changes and updates.
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Common App
The Common App streamlines the college application process for students and is now accepted by more than 900 member colleges and universities. In addition to a main application, each college has the option to include a supplementary form, which provides the opportunity to add college-specific questions and essays. New Features ...
Grammar and Writing Style Tips
Even the most talented writers make grammatical mistakes! Whether writing is a favorite pastime or a dreaded task, if you are a college applicant then you will have to compose essays. As such, we’ve compiled a list of grammar and writing style tips to keep in mind when you are ...
Making the Most of Your Summer Break
Spring is fast approaching…which means it’s time to think ahead to summer! For high school students, summer represents a break from an intense academic schedule, and the opportunity to engage in a new world. You have an array of options –whether it’s immersing yourself in the culture of another ...
Grammar Tips For Last-Minute College Essays
You don’t have to be a literary genius to write a successful college admissions essay. You do, however, have to master the basics of grammar. While a missing comma or run-on sentence won’t earn you an immediate rejection, the fact is that admissions officers pay a lot of attention to ...