If you’ve come to us for a singular topic, you’re out of luck! But stick with us, as we do have tips and tricks. Unfortunately, no one topic is the best topic. We’ve told you what to avoid, the do’s and don’t’s, and how to approach our favorite common app essay prompt. This blog post is about how to hone in on a topic that only you can broach.
Does Deferred from College Mean Rejected?
How to Write A Memorable College Essay
Tips for Revising College Essays
The time has come to ask a terrifying question: “is my common app essay good enough?” This question, of course, is impossible to answer. But in our experience, almost every piece of writing can be improved. We’ve put together a few tips on how to edit your common app essay, and most of these tips can also be used for your supplements:
What To Do If You’re Rejected Early Decision
Getting rejected early decision is undeniably difficult. We suggest that you take a day or two to be upset! It’s not an easy situation to be in, but it does provide true clarity – and you have no choice but to move forward. Setting those wheels in motion, and ASAP, is the best way to figure out more realistic next steps that will result in acceptances at other colleges.
Tips for Early Decision 2 to NYU
How to Write the Mount Holyoke Supplement 2020-2021
Mount Holyoke is a private liberal arts college located in South Hadley, MA. Mount Holyoke is a women’s college—the oldest of the famed Seven Sisters—but it also describes itself as being “…a women’s college that is gender diverse.” The school is also part of the Five College Consortium, meaning students can take classes at four other nearby universities. The student population is just over 2,000 and the student-faculty ratio is 9:1. The acceptance rate is 38%.
College Admission Interview Tips for Extroverts
Preparing for interviews can be anxiety-inducing. In addition to getting clear about what you’re looking for in a school and how you’ll be contributing to life on campus, you’ll also need to navigate your personality. We all have strengths and weaknesses, obviously, and we’ve found that most people who consider themselves to be extroverted are generally less nervous about the prospect of a college interview. Even still, it’s incredibly important to prepare! Keep reading for three tips for extroverts during the interview process:
Should I Apply EDII (Early Decision 2)?
Over the last few years, Early Decision II, or EDII, has risen from a rare option offered by few schools and known by a relative handful of students to a well-known route to admissions. Even until recently, students rarely came to us with EDII in mind. And yet, quite predictably, as more schools have added EDII to their roster of admissions options, more students have jumped at the opportunity.
College Admissions Interview Tips for Introverts
College interviews can be scary for anyone, especially if you struggle to put yourself out there. But we come to you with good news: Colleges aren’t just looking for diversity in terms of what students on campus are studying. They’re also looking for all different kinds of people with varying personality traits. It’s easy to trick yourself into thinking that colleges are looking for every kind of student besides yourself, but fear not! Your reserved nature is not a bad thing. And while we’re on the topic of good news, let’s discuss the college interview. Attending one will show that you’re dedicated and interested in the school. But it’s just as much for you as it is for the school. We totally understand that it feels like you’re sitting in the hot seat, and in some ways, you are, but it’s also a great opportunity for you to learn more about the school and decide if you want to attend. If you consider yourself an introvert, keep reading for three tips on how to prepare:
How to Write the University of Richmond 2020-2021 Supplement Essays
The University of Richmond is located in Richmond, VA with a little more than 3,000 undergraduates. It’s a relatively challenging school to get into and is definitely academically rigorous. With an academic emphasis in the liberal arts, Richmond students rave about small class sizes, a gorgeous campus, and a diverse array of courses and extracurricular available to them. We’re going to walk you through how to tackle their supplement.
What To Do When You Are Deferred Early Decision: Action Items
Getting deferred Early Decision is a uniquely frustrating experience. You’re not accepted, but you’re also not rejected. You still have a chance, but should you keep your hopes up? You can’t re-do your application, but guidance on what you can do is hard to find. Before we get into what you need to do after being deferred, let’s look at why it happened in the first place.
Early Decision 2 School List 2020
Early Decision II is an option that only some schools offer. While we suggest that you do your own research, we’ve put together the below ~non-exhaustive~ list of schools with an Early Decision II application option. In most cases, it’s binding and falls in January. It’s a good option for those students who weren’t quite ready to commit in October / November, but are now ready to decide on an early decision school. We’ve included links to the websites of the colleges so that you can look into the deadlines and necessary supplemental materials.
Should I Apply Early Decision to a Reach School?
How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay
We’ve talked about how important it is to tell colleges what you plan to study. And last week, we helped you choose your major for your college applications. This blog post will detail how to write your “why this major” college essay in three steps.
What Do I Do If I’m Deferred Early Decision?
How to Write the Georgetown Supplement Essays 2020-2021
Georgetown is a small/medium-ish university with a little more than 7,500 undergraduates. It’s located on a picturesque campus in Washington, DC. It’s technically a Jesuit institution, which means, basically, that spirituality, service, and community engagement are super important on campus. But it’s definitely not pushy about it, and no matter your religious affiliation (or lack thereof), you’ll be able to find a home there. It’s super academically rigorous and an overall great, and competitive, school.
How to Choose the Best College Admissions Consultant
How to Write the UC Supplement Essays 2020-2021
What Are The Best College Essays About?
If you came to this blog post of hopes us telling you that the best college essays are about sports, extracurricular activities, or the global pandemic, bear with us as we go in another direction. The best college essays are about you. Yes, you. This might seem like an oversimplification, but it’s true. You are the only person who can write an essay that is uniquely about yourself, so we’re going back to basics by diving into a brainstorming process that’s been successful with some of our TKG clients.