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Writing the Why Us essay

Before we talk about how to write the “Why Us” essay, let’s talk for a moment about what supplements are...
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What is the Admissions Office Looking For?

Your application to a selective college needs to be like a three-legged stool. Admissions officers rate you in three categories:...
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College Applications: Why You Should Start Early

Your senior year of high school is going to be your busiest school year yet. You’ll be taking the most...
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College Essay Assumptions and Realities

Many young people get off on the wrong foot when it comes time to start writing their essays, based on...
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Tricks for writing a great college essay: story, style, and tone

When you write your personal statement you want to accomplish three things. You want to relate memorable anecdotes (or a...
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How to write the supplemental essays

Many applicants make the mistake of devoting most of their time and energy to the personal statement, only to discover...
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