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2025-2026 Common Application Essay Prompts
The 2025-2026 Common Application Essay prompts have been released. There are no changes. I really wish they would change them. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete...
RIP: The College Application Nonprofit
Everything in life is cyclical. In the 1970's, slim boot-cut style jeans with a tapered knee and a wide leg that pooled at the shoe were everywhere. Then during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar brought that back big time. For the last 5 or 8 years,...
What I Learned From ED/EA/REA 2024
Every year, I become increasingly more knowledgeable about college admissions. It's impossible not to be. Since COVID mucked up applying to college with test optional (which is slowly going away) and schools hyper aware now about the kind of students they admit, who...
5 Tips on How to Craft the Perfect MBA Personal Statement
As an MBA applicant, one of the most poignant moments in your graduate school application is crafting your personal statement. Think of it as your opportunity to step out from the pages of your resume and transcripts, offering the admissions committee a deeper...
Insider Tips for Conquering Your MBA Application Essay
Preparing to take the leap into the world of business leadership through an MBA program is an exhilarating journey. As you gear up for this pivotal endeavor, preparing to write your MBA application essay is one of the most critical steps. This element is your canvas...
Unlocking the Buckeye Dream: Your Guide to Ohio State University Admissions
Navigating the path to higher education is exciting and filled with questions, especially when choosing the right college. Suppose you've set your sights on the Buckeye State and consider Ohio State University your academic home. In that case, this comprehensive guide...
Top Ten Tips From My 2023/2024 Admission Cycle
The right school list means everything! Every year, college lists for applicants become too reach-y! Sure, Yale seems nice, but is it possible? The school list means everything. Want to take a risk? Great! Go for it! But too many Yales is dangerous. Request Your...
2023 ED Results – A Post-Mordem
If you're reading this, it is likely because you want to feel better about your applicant's 2023 ED results, or you are getting a jump-start on what 2024's ED results might look like. Regardless, there is much to unpack. Every year I learn more about college...
YBCE Op-Ed In The Seattle Times
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Unlocking Success: Mastering UVA Supplement Essays for 2023-2024 Admissions
Stepping into the threshold of higher education, the University of Virginia (UVA) represents an extraordinary institution that values academic prowess and the mosaic of perspectives that make up its community. As a college aspirant or essay writer preparing for the...