Q&A: Am I Considered First Generation…and Other Questions
Am I first generation?
Q: My mom didn’t go to college, but my dad did and graduated with an Associate Degree. Both of my siblings have graduated from college with engineering degrees. Does this mean I’m not first-generation?
A: Not exactly. For most universities, you are considered a first-generation student. Levels of education can range from “Did not graduate high school” to PHD or professional degree. Anything less than a completion of a bachelor’s degree by your parent or guardian typically equals first-generation college status for you. This differs by college, however, so check each school’s website or contact the admission’s officers directly.
State School vs. Private Colleges
Q: What benefits are there for going to a public state school if you have the test scores and grades to get into an elite, private school?
A: There are multiple benefits to choosing a public, in-state school over a private one.
Here are a few I can think of off the time of my head:
Cost of tuition – ($9,100 for public schools vs $23,000 for private schools)
Size – larger student body and variety of degrees at public schools. Public schools might also offer a larger variety of clubs and extracurriculars for students to participate in.
Diversity – public schools tend to have more racial and religious diversity; while private schools have more geographic diversity
Funding – access to government funding for scholarship and research opportunities is available through public institutions which can result in public schools having better facilities and resources
Should I mention specific professors in my personal statement?
Q: I am applying for a MSW program and am wondering if it’s okay to mention potential research advisors in my personal statements. I've contacted a few but have received no replies. I'm very conflicted because some people say that it shows you understand the work of the department (a good thing) but some say to avoid it and name programs or specific research groups within the department instead.
A: I typically tell applicants to avoid mentioning professors by name, especially if they haven’t worked with them in the past. Consider the following: What if the professor you list in your personal statement recently took another job at a different university and you’ve listed them as a reason for attending? What if someone on the admissions committee really doesn’t like the professor you mentioned? Your compelling reason for being admitted just went out the window.
I think it’s fine to mention the specific research the department engages in, but I don’t think it’s ever necessary to mention professors by name unless you’re applying for admission at the PhD level. Focus on the school, not individual professors.
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Academics
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- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 How Colleges Assess Your Class Schedule for College Admissions Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 30, 2018 Q&A: How Important is it to Take Physics...and Other Questions Nov 30, 2018
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 College 101: Requesting Letters of Recommendation Feb 21, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Q&A: What are some things I can do in high school to help me get into good colleges? Apr 29, 2019
- May 16, 2019 The Ultimate Guide to Prepping for College: 9th and 10th Grade Edition May 16, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Q&A: Will a High SAT Score Counter a Low GPA? Jun 10, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Q&A: Does the ranking of your high school matter for college applications? Jun 20, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 4, 2019 10 Exciting Majors for STEM Students to Consider Pursuing in College Jul 4, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Explaining the IB Diploma: 5 Frequently Asked Questions Jul 11, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad (+ Popular Programs to Consider) Aug 6, 2019
- Aug 15, 2019 Starting High School? Here are 4 Tips to Get You Going on the Right Foot Aug 15, 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Breaking Down Dual Enrollment: 5 Common Questions Answered Sep 24, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about the SAT Essay (+5 Tips for Success) Sep 26, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Stand Out to Admissions: How to Increase Rigor in Your Course Schedule Nov 18, 2019
- Jan 26, 2020 Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started Jan 26, 2020
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Jan 4, 2021 Everything About the 5 Trends I Keep Seeing in College Applications This Year Jan 4, 2021
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
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Admissions Essays
25
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Jan 6, 2019 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts Jan 18, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 5 Tips for Writing a Stellar Transfer Personal Statement Feb 18, 2019
- Mar 5, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay Prompts Mar 5, 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Coalition App Essay Prompts Mar 21, 2019
- May 13, 2019 Q&A: How Long Should My College Application Essay Be? May 13, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 I Did the Transition from Military to College. Here are the Strategies I Used to Write My Personal Statements Jul 10, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 How to Write the College Admissions Essay: 7 Tips to Help You Stop Stressing and Get it Done Aug 29, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 7 Crucial Tips to Writing a Solid “Why This College” Response (+ 4 Sample Prompts!) Oct 1, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 The Do's and Don'ts for Proofreading Your Child’s Admissions Essay Oct 3, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Mastering the Common App: A Guide to Filling Out Your Activities List Oct 15, 2019
- Nov 4, 2019 Grad Admissions 101: 4 Key Components for Your Statement of Purpose Nov 4, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- May 27, 2020 Graduate Admissions 101: Answering “Why This College” Essay Prompts May 27, 2020
- Jan 4, 2021 Everything About the 5 Trends I Keep Seeing in College Applications This Year Jan 4, 2021
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades? Aug 22, 2022
- Mar 15, 2024 6 Essay Topics To Avoid for Your College Admissions Essays Mar 15, 2024
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Application Supplements
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- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Write a Resume for College Applications Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 College Admissions 101: Choosing between the ACT and SAT Apr 30, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- May 16, 2019 SAT Introduces ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background May 16, 2019
- May 23, 2019 College Admissions 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Common Black College Application May 23, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Q&A: Does the ranking of your high school matter for college applications? Jun 20, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Should I Take AP Classes in High School? 4 Pros & Cons to Consider Before You Make a Decision Jun 27, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- Jan 26, 2020 Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started Jan 26, 2020
- Feb 13, 2020 Cracking the Code: How to Prep for Your Grad School Admissions Interview Feb 13, 2020
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- Oct 15, 2020 10 FAQs about the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Oct 15, 2020
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
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Careers
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- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Feb 7, 2019 Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes Feb 7, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Jun 25, 2019 6 Tried and True Ways Full-Time Students Can Work Part-Time and Pay for College in 2019 Jun 25, 2019
- Jul 4, 2019 10 Exciting Majors for STEM Students to Consider Pursuing in College Jul 4, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Stand Out to Admissions: How to Increase Rigor in Your Course Schedule Nov 18, 2019
- Jan 26, 2020 Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started Jan 26, 2020
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College Admissions
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- Oct 18, 2018 Q&A: What Should I Wear to My College Interview and Other Questions Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls that Annoy Admissions Officers Oct 23, 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Nov 9, 2018 The Legacy of Diversity Recruiting and What Colleges Might Learn from the Military Nov 9, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Writing Your Personal Statement Nov 20, 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 How Colleges Assess Your Class Schedule for College Admissions Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 30, 2018 Q&A: How Important is it to Take Physics...and Other Questions Nov 30, 2018
- Dec 4, 2018 Brainstorming for Your Grad School Statement of Purpose: 4 Questions to Consider Before You Start Writing Dec 4, 2018
- Dec 6, 2018 5 Ways to Show Demonstrated Interest for Your College Application Dec 6, 2018
- Dec 11, 2018 What is a Personal Statement? Dec 11, 2018
- Dec 15, 2018 Personal Statement Essentials: A Brief and Comprehensive Guide Dec 15, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Jan 1, 2019 How to Use Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements and Other Admissions Essays Jan 1, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 You Too Can Write a Good Diversity Statement for Your College Applications. Here's How. Jan 17, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts Jan 18, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 Done With Your College Applications? Here are 6 Things to Do After You Hit Submit Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 Decline in MBA Applications Continues for 2018 Feb 1, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes Feb 7, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 5 Tips for Writing a Stellar Transfer Personal Statement Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 4 Things All College Transfer Students Should Know Feb 28, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Operation Varsity Blues: 5 Things to Know About the Latest College Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Elite Universities Respond to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal: Here’s What They Had to Say Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019 Stanford Students File Suit Against 8 Colleges Involved in Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 14, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Coalition App Essay Prompts Mar 21, 2019
- Mar 26, 2019 Accepted into College? Here’s What You Should Do Next Mar 26, 2019
- Apr 2, 2019 Rising Seniors: 6 Easy Ways to Prepare for College Admissions Over Summer Break Apr 2, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Write a Resume for College Applications Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Create an Initial List of Target Colleges Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 8, 2019 Common App Debuts New Transfer Requirements Grid Apr 8, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Planning Your College Visit: Tips for Before, During, and After Your Trip Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 13 Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal, Others Face Additional Charges, Colleges Taking Action Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: The Essential Application Timeline for Senior Year Apr 18, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Apr 25, 2019 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Everything You Need to Know About Attending Community College Apr 25, 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Q&A: What are some things I can do in high school to help me get into good colleges? Apr 29, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 College Admissions 101: Choosing between the ACT and SAT Apr 30, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Q&A: I have an after school job at a hospital. Can I put that on a college application? May 1, 2019
- May 8, 2019 Q&A: Why do college acceptance rates keep dropping each year? May 8, 2019
- May 9, 2019 Why Your Extracurricular Activities Matter (in College Admissions and in Life) May 9, 2019
- May 13, 2019 Q&A: How Long Should My College Application Essay Be? May 13, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- May 16, 2019 SAT Introduces ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background May 16, 2019
- May 23, 2019 College Admissions 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Common Black College Application May 23, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- May 30, 2019 Want to Streamline Your College Admissions Process? Start with Your Local College Fair May 30, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 The 5 Do’s and Don'ts for 9th and 10th Graders Who Want to Get a Leg up in the College Admissions Process Jun 4, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Q&A: Will a High SAT Score Counter a Low GPA? Jun 10, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 College Admissions Explained: Breaking Down the SAT’s New Adversity Score Jun 13, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Making the Most of Your Summer: 10 Must-Reads for Rising Seniors Jun 20, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Q&A: Does the ranking of your high school matter for college applications? Jun 20, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Rising Seniors: Essential Resources, Dates, and Deadlines to Gear Up for College Application Season Aug 1, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 Thinking about Applying Early Decision? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about How ED Works Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 13, 2019 50 Questions to Ask Next on Your Next College Tour Aug 13, 2019
- Aug 20, 2019 The Basics of Early Action Admissions -- Not for the Faint of Heart. Aug 20, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your College Applications Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 27, 2019 How to Get Ahead Before You Get Behind: 3 Ways to Balance School and Extracurricular Activities Aug 27, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 How to Write the College Admissions Essay: 7 Tips to Help You Stop Stressing and Get it Done Aug 29, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Rolling Admissions in the College Application Process Sep 3, 2019
- Sep 10, 2019 Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-person Sep 10, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 How to Decide Which SAT Subject Tests to Take? Sep 17, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 7 Crucial Tips to Writing a Solid “Why This College” Response (+ 4 Sample Prompts!) Oct 1, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 The Do's and Don'ts for Proofreading Your Child’s Admissions Essay Oct 3, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Mastering the Common App: A Guide to Filling Out Your Activities List Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Thinking about Transferring Colleges? Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Stand Out to Admissions: How to Increase Rigor in Your Course Schedule Nov 18, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- Feb 13, 2020 Cracking the Code: How to Prep for Your Grad School Admissions Interview Feb 13, 2020
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Transfer Checklist: 7 Key Steps to Transfer Colleges May 17, 2020
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Scholarships with March 2021 Deadlines Feb 16, 2021
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades? Aug 22, 2022
- Sep 5, 2022 Do's and Don'ts When Writing Your College Admissions Essays Sep 5, 2022
- Oct 9, 2022 What does “Test-Optional” Really Mean? Your 4 Major Questions Answered Oct 9, 2022
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College Life
9
- Jan 23, 2019 Done With Your College Applications? Here are 6 Things to Do After You Hit Submit Jan 23, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Apr 16, 2019 Headed to College? Here are the Pros and Cons of Living On & Off Campus Apr 16, 2019
- Apr 25, 2019 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Everything You Need to Know About Attending Community College Apr 25, 2019
- Jun 25, 2019 6 Tried and True Ways Full-Time Students Can Work Part-Time and Pay for College in 2019 Jun 25, 2019
- Jul 4, 2019 10 Exciting Majors for STEM Students to Consider Pursuing in College Jul 4, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 College Admissions 101: How to Make Your College List Jul 16, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad (+ Popular Programs to Consider) Aug 6, 2019
- Aug 13, 2019 50 Questions to Ask Next on Your Next College Tour Aug 13, 2019
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College Lists
17
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Create an Initial List of Target Colleges Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Planning Your College Visit: Tips for Before, During, and After Your Trip Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: The Essential Application Timeline for Senior Year Apr 18, 2019
- May 8, 2019 Q&A: Why do college acceptance rates keep dropping each year? May 8, 2019
- May 30, 2019 Want to Streamline Your College Admissions Process? Start with Your Local College Fair May 30, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- Jul 4, 2019 10 Exciting Majors for STEM Students to Consider Pursuing in College Jul 4, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 College Admissions 101: How to Make Your College List Jul 16, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 Thinking about Applying Early Decision? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about How ED Works Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 13, 2019 50 Questions to Ask Next on Your Next College Tour Aug 13, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Rolling Admissions in the College Application Process Sep 3, 2019
- Sep 10, 2019 Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-person Sep 10, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Thinking about Transferring Colleges? Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- May 17, 2020 Transfer Checklist: 7 Key Steps to Transfer Colleges May 17, 2020
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College News
10
- Feb 1, 2019 Decline in MBA Applications Continues for 2018 Feb 1, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Operation Varsity Blues: 5 Things to Know About the Latest College Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Elite Universities Respond to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal: Here’s What They Had to Say Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019 Stanford Students File Suit Against 8 Colleges Involved in Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 14, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 13 Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal, Others Face Additional Charges, Colleges Taking Action Apr 9, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
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Diversity
8
- Nov 9, 2018 The Legacy of Diversity Recruiting and What Colleges Might Learn from the Military Nov 9, 2018
- Jan 17, 2019 You Too Can Write a Good Diversity Statement for Your College Applications. Here's How. Jan 17, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 Decline in MBA Applications Continues for 2018 Feb 1, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
- May 23, 2019 College Admissions 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Common Black College Application May 23, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 College Admissions Explained: Breaking Down the SAT’s New Adversity Score Jun 13, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
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Early Action
3
- Aug 20, 2019 The Basics of Early Action Admissions -- Not for the Faint of Heart. Aug 20, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Rolling Admissions in the College Application Process Sep 3, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
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Early Decision
1
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
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Extracurriculars
10
- Oct 18, 2018 Q&A: What Should I Wear to My College Interview and Other Questions Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Mar 12, 2019 Operation Varsity Blues: 5 Things to Know About the Latest College Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Aug 27, 2019 How to Get Ahead Before You Get Behind: 3 Ways to Balance School and Extracurricular Activities Aug 27, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Mastering the Common App: A Guide to Filling Out Your Activities List Oct 15, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
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Financial Aid
12
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your College Applications Aug 22, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Feb 16, 2021 Scholarships with March 2021 Deadlines Feb 16, 2021
- May 5, 2022 Everything to Know About College Enrollment Deposits May 5, 2022
- Jul 17, 2022 Scholarships for Transgender and Nonbinary Students Jul 17, 2022
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Gap Year
4
- Feb 7, 2019 Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes Feb 7, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Rolling Admissions in the College Application Process Sep 3, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Thinking about Transferring Colleges? Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 17, 2019
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Grad School
24
- Oct 3, 2018 How to Interpret the College Admissions Prompt Oct 3, 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Dec 4, 2018 Brainstorming for Your Grad School Statement of Purpose: 4 Questions to Consider Before You Start Writing Dec 4, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Jan 23, 2019 Done With Your College Applications? Here are 6 Things to Do After You Hit Submit Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 Decline in MBA Applications Continues for 2018 Feb 1, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes Feb 7, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 I Did the Transition from Military to College. Here are the Strategies I Used to Write My Personal Statements Jul 10, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- Nov 4, 2019 Grad Admissions 101: 4 Key Components for Your Statement of Purpose Nov 4, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Jan 26, 2020 Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started Jan 26, 2020
- Feb 13, 2020 Cracking the Code: How to Prep for Your Grad School Admissions Interview Feb 13, 2020
- May 27, 2020 Graduate Admissions 101: Answering “Why This College” Essay Prompts May 27, 2020
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
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High School
59
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 How Colleges Assess Your Class Schedule for College Admissions Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 30, 2018 Q&A: How Important is it to Take Physics...and Other Questions Nov 30, 2018
- Dec 6, 2018 5 Ways to Show Demonstrated Interest for Your College Application Dec 6, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Jan 23, 2019 Done With Your College Applications? Here are 6 Things to Do After You Hit Submit Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 College 101: Requesting Letters of Recommendation Feb 21, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Apr 2, 2019 Rising Seniors: 6 Easy Ways to Prepare for College Admissions Over Summer Break Apr 2, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Write a Resume for College Applications Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Create an Initial List of Target Colleges Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Planning Your College Visit: Tips for Before, During, and After Your Trip Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: The Essential Application Timeline for Senior Year Apr 18, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Q&A: What are some things I can do in high school to help me get into good colleges? Apr 29, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 College Admissions 101: Choosing between the ACT and SAT Apr 30, 2019
- May 9, 2019 Why Your Extracurricular Activities Matter (in College Admissions and in Life) May 9, 2019
- May 16, 2019 The Ultimate Guide to Prepping for College: 9th and 10th Grade Edition May 16, 2019
- May 16, 2019 SAT Introduces ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background May 16, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 The 5 Do’s and Don'ts for 9th and 10th Graders Who Want to Get a Leg up in the College Admissions Process Jun 4, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 College Admissions Explained: Breaking Down the SAT’s New Adversity Score Jun 13, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Making the Most of Your Summer: 10 Must-Reads for Rising Seniors Jun 20, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Q&A: Does the ranking of your high school matter for college applications? Jun 20, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Should I Take AP Classes in High School? 4 Pros & Cons to Consider Before You Make a Decision Jun 27, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Explaining the IB Diploma: 5 Frequently Asked Questions Jul 11, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 College Admissions 101: How to Make Your College List Jul 16, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Rising Seniors: Essential Resources, Dates, and Deadlines to Gear Up for College Application Season Aug 1, 2019
- Aug 13, 2019 50 Questions to Ask Next on Your Next College Tour Aug 13, 2019
- Aug 15, 2019 Starting High School? Here are 4 Tips to Get You Going on the Right Foot Aug 15, 2019
- Aug 20, 2019 The Basics of Early Action Admissions -- Not for the Faint of Heart. Aug 20, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your College Applications Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 27, 2019 How to Get Ahead Before You Get Behind: 3 Ways to Balance School and Extracurricular Activities Aug 27, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Rolling Admissions in the College Application Process Sep 3, 2019
- Sep 10, 2019 Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-person Sep 10, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 How to Decide Which SAT Subject Tests to Take? Sep 17, 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Breaking Down Dual Enrollment: 5 Common Questions Answered Sep 24, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about the SAT Essay (+5 Tips for Success) Sep 26, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Mastering the Common App: A Guide to Filling Out Your Activities List Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Stand Out to Admissions: How to Increase Rigor in Your Course Schedule Nov 18, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Oct 15, 2020 10 FAQs about the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Oct 15, 2020
- Jan 4, 2021 Everything About the 5 Trends I Keep Seeing in College Applications This Year Jan 4, 2021
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
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Honors and Awards
5
- Nov 15, 2018 Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions Nov 15, 2018
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
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International
5
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad (+ Popular Programs to Consider) Aug 6, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 Thinking about Applying Early Decision? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about How ED Works Aug 8, 2019
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Internships
7
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Q&A: I have an after school job at a hospital. Can I put that on a college application? May 1, 2019
- Jun 25, 2019 6 Tried and True Ways Full-Time Students Can Work Part-Time and Pay for College in 2019 Jun 25, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
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Ivy League
7
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Elite Universities Respond to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal: Here’s What They Had to Say Mar 13, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
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Leadership
3
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
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Letters of Recommendation
7
- Feb 21, 2019 College 101: Requesting Letters of Recommendation Feb 21, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
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Personal Statements
40
- Sep 18, 2018 5 Tips Every Applicant Needs to Know to Write a Memorable Personal Statement Sep 18, 2018
- Sep 21, 2018 6 Questions to Ask Yourself AFTER You’ve Written your Personal Statement Sep 21, 2018
- Sep 25, 2018 How to Write a Narrative for Your College Admissions Essay Sep 25, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 Writing Resources for College Admissions Essays Oct 1, 2018
- Oct 3, 2018 How to Interpret the College Admissions Prompt Oct 3, 2018
- Oct 7, 2018 How to Effectively Revise Your College Admissions Essay Oct 7, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 Appealing to the Reader's Senses: Writing A College Admissions Essays that Gets Noticed Oct 15, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 Q&A: What Should I Wear to My College Interview and Other Questions Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls that Annoy Admissions Officers Oct 23, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Writing Your Personal Statement Nov 20, 2018
- Dec 4, 2018 Brainstorming for Your Grad School Statement of Purpose: 4 Questions to Consider Before You Start Writing Dec 4, 2018
- Dec 11, 2018 What is a Personal Statement? Dec 11, 2018
- Dec 15, 2018 Personal Statement Essentials: A Brief and Comprehensive Guide Dec 15, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 Choosing a Writing Style for Personal Statements Dec 31, 2018
- Jan 1, 2019 How to Use Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements and Other Admissions Essays Jan 1, 2019
- Jan 6, 2019 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Coalition Application Essay Prompts for 2017-19 Jan 8, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts Jan 18, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 5 Tips for Writing a Stellar Transfer Personal Statement Feb 18, 2019
- Mar 5, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay Prompts Mar 5, 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Coalition App Essay Prompts Mar 21, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 I Did the Transition from Military to College. Here are the Strategies I Used to Write My Personal Statements Jul 10, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 How to Write the College Admissions Essay: 7 Tips to Help You Stop Stressing and Get it Done Aug 29, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 7 Crucial Tips to Writing a Solid “Why This College” Response (+ 4 Sample Prompts!) Oct 1, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 The Do's and Don'ts for Proofreading Your Child’s Admissions Essay Oct 3, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Nov 4, 2019 Grad Admissions 101: 4 Key Components for Your Statement of Purpose Nov 4, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- May 27, 2020 Graduate Admissions 101: Answering “Why This College” Essay Prompts May 27, 2020
- Jan 4, 2021 Everything About the 5 Trends I Keep Seeing in College Applications This Year Jan 4, 2021
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades? Aug 22, 2022
- Sep 5, 2022 Do's and Don'ts When Writing Your College Admissions Essays Sep 5, 2022
- Mar 15, 2024 6 Essay Topics To Avoid for Your College Admissions Essays Mar 15, 2024
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Questions and Answers
18
- Oct 12, 2018 Q&A: Am I Considered First Generation…and Other Questions Oct 12, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 Q&A: What Should I Wear to My College Interview and Other Questions Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 30, 2018 Q&A: How Important is it to Take Physics...and Other Questions Nov 30, 2018
- Feb 7, 2019 Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes Feb 7, 2019
- Mar 27, 2019 Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students Mar 27, 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Q&A: What are some things I can do in high school to help me get into good colleges? Apr 29, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Q&A: I have an after school job at a hospital. Can I put that on a college application? May 1, 2019
- May 8, 2019 Q&A: Why do college acceptance rates keep dropping each year? May 8, 2019
- May 13, 2019 Q&A: How Long Should My College Application Essay Be? May 13, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Q&A: Will a High SAT Score Counter a Low GPA? Jun 10, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Sep 10, 2019 Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-person Sep 10, 2019
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades? Aug 22, 2022
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Resources
32
- Oct 1, 2018 Writing Resources for College Admissions Essays Oct 1, 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls that Annoy Admissions Officers Oct 23, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Nov 9, 2018 The Legacy of Diversity Recruiting and What Colleges Might Learn from the Military Nov 9, 2018
- Dec 6, 2018 5 Ways to Show Demonstrated Interest for Your College Application Dec 6, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 Choosing a Writing Style for Personal Statements Dec 31, 2018
- Jan 1, 2019 How to Use Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements and Other Admissions Essays Jan 1, 2019
- Jan 6, 2019 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Coalition Application Essay Prompts for 2017-19 Jan 8, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts Jan 18, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- May 23, 2019 College Admissions 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Common Black College Application May 23, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- May 30, 2019 Want to Streamline Your College Admissions Process? Start with Your Local College Fair May 30, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Rising Seniors: Essential Resources, Dates, and Deadlines to Gear Up for College Application Season Aug 1, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Jan 26, 2020 Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started Jan 26, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Scholarships with March 2021 Deadlines Feb 16, 2021
- May 5, 2022 Everything to Know About College Enrollment Deposits May 5, 2022
- Jul 17, 2022 Scholarships for Transgender and Nonbinary Students Jul 17, 2022
- Jul 26, 2022 7 Questions to Help Improve Your Scholarship Search Jul 26, 2022
- Sep 5, 2022 Do's and Don'ts When Writing Your College Admissions Essays Sep 5, 2022
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Scholarships
9
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Feb 16, 2021 Scholarships with March 2021 Deadlines Feb 16, 2021
- Jul 26, 2022 7 Questions to Help Improve Your Scholarship Search Jul 26, 2022
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Statement of Purpose
5
- Nov 4, 2019 Grad Admissions 101: 4 Key Components for Your Statement of Purpose Nov 4, 2019
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- May 27, 2020 Graduate Admissions 101: Answering “Why This College” Essay Prompts May 27, 2020
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
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Test Prep
17
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Operation Varsity Blues: 5 Things to Know About the Latest College Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Elite Universities Respond to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal: Here’s What They Had to Say Mar 13, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 College Admissions 101: Choosing between the ACT and SAT Apr 30, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- May 16, 2019 SAT Introduces ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background May 16, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Q&A: Will a High SAT Score Counter a Low GPA? Jun 10, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 College Admissions Explained: Breaking Down the SAT’s New Adversity Score Jun 13, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Should I Take AP Classes in High School? 4 Pros & Cons to Consider Before You Make a Decision Jun 27, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 How to Decide Which SAT Subject Tests to Take? Sep 17, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about the SAT Essay (+5 Tips for Success) Sep 26, 2019
- Oct 15, 2020 10 FAQs about the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Oct 15, 2020
- Oct 9, 2022 What does “Test-Optional” Really Mean? Your 4 Major Questions Answered Oct 9, 2022
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Transfer Admissions
14
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 5 Tips for Writing a Stellar Transfer Personal Statement Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 4 Things All College Transfer Students Should Know Feb 28, 2019
- Mar 5, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay Prompts Mar 5, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Apr 8, 2019 Common App Debuts New Transfer Requirements Grid Apr 8, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 7 Crucial Tips to Writing a Solid “Why This College” Response (+ 4 Sample Prompts!) Oct 1, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Thinking about Transferring Colleges? Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- May 17, 2020 Transfer Checklist: 7 Key Steps to Transfer Colleges May 17, 2020
- Mar 15, 2024 6 Essay Topics To Avoid for Your College Admissions Essays Mar 15, 2024
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Veterans
3
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Jul 10, 2019 I Did the Transition from Military to College. Here are the Strategies I Used to Write My Personal Statements Jul 10, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019