Supplemental College Application Essays: How to Locate Them on The Common Application
Monday, 10 August 2015
This year, over 600 colleges and universities are accepting applications for their institutions through The Common Application. Many students are familiar with the personal statement located in the Writing section of the Common App. In addition, numerous colleges ask students to write additional essays. Completing the essays may be required or recommended. Colleges’ supplemental essays
Have Faith in Your Voice: Tips for Writing Your College Essay
Thursday, 07 August 2014
So here we are in August with much of the summer behind us, fall sports teams are starting their summer training, Back-to-School sales are on, and The Common Application just launched on August 1. The college application season has arrived and the best way to proceed is to embrace it. Don’t let the process scare
Reducing Students’ Anxiety in the College Application Process
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
As many of us know by now, the college admission process is very stressful for students and families. In fact, this is probably an understatement! Speaking as a college counselor, I am very aware of how students are feeling and care about not only the quality of their applications, but also the strength of their
Submitting Your Common Application
Monday, 21 October 2013
Given that the November 1 application deadline is quickly approaching, students have begun submitting Early Decision and Early Action applications using the online Common Application. As many of you know, there has been no shortage of articles in the media detailing the Common Application difficulties that students, guidance counselors, and teachers have been encountering. Last