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...
In a trend that isn’t going away, Northwestern (like most other private schools) has changed their essays. I quite like the “Why Northwestern” prompt. But change is good? I guess. So let’s dive in. The following question is required for all...
With SCOTUS recently gutting affirmative action in college admissions, everyone (most importantly, the applicants) are trying to determine what they can and should write about in their essays. Inside Higher Ed interviewed me about my thoughts on the topic. You can...
The new Yale supplement is out. And once again, Yale has only made meh prompts even more so. Instead of just teaching a course, you can write a book or create apiece of art. I guess that’s more choice. Significant influence? These questions always become a love...
As the academic year comes full circle, the University of California (UC) application season is again upon us, bringing the annual challenge of crafting compelling Personal Insight Question (PIQ) responses. These six prompts stand as the heart of the application,...
Q: What makes for a good college essay advisor? A: Someone who asks a lot of questions, waits for good answers that will make the basis for a solid college essays. Also, one who has a proven track record working with hundreds of applicants who have been accepted to...