As you know, there are seven prompts this year for the Common App essay. And here they are: 2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts If I were to ask you to pick one prompt and set to writing on it, you might start to sweat with anxiety. 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or […]
It’s not just grades, SAT/ACT scores and extracurriculars that get my students into the colleges of their dreams. In fact, the college essays can make or break an otherwise excellent application. I am convinced that the extremely high acceptance rate my students achieve is directly related to the outstanding essays they submit. Crucial to […]
Summer is upon us! You know what that means? Time to think about THE COLLEGE PROCESS! For Rising Seniors, this means making a list (of potential colleges) and checking it twice. Early Action/Early Decision deadlines come up quickly. Some are as early October 15. Most are November 1. Time to take stock of Extra Curricular and Summer […]