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…e Admissions 101 Series: Common App and Essays DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT With over 1,000 colleges and universities available on the Common Application, most high school seniors will use the application to apply…

…y and otherwise. Your response to these essays contributes to the holistic review of your application, so it’s important to put a lot of thought into them.  Keep reading for more information about the Vanderbilt essays and some strategie…

… students also need to write compelling essays that demonstrate their interest in attending the college. In addition to the personal statement, students must prioritize the Brown University supplemental essays when compiling their applicati…

… time brainstorming and writing college essays, but how will you know when you’ve finished? The writing process can sometimes feel interminable. You can always keep editing and polishing, but how do you know when to "put down the pen" and…

…g to be crucial, including supplemental essays. Like many colleges, Yale has a number of writing prompts that students are required to answer as part of their submission. Keep reading to learn more about the Yale supplemental essay to make…

…plication, including their supplemental essays, are top notch. Read on to learn best practices that will help your writing stand out to Columbia’s admissions officers. How Many Supplemental Essays Does Columbia Have? The first question yo…

…ncludes writing compelling supplemental essays. While grades may pull the most weight in admissions decisions, supplemental essays give students an opportunity to highlight what makes them unique, demonstrate their knowledge of Princeton, a…

How Important are Supplemental Essays? We all know the personal statement is a huge part of the college application, but how important are those extra supplemental essays? For many students writing fatigue can set in and they don't spend as…

…at to Keep in Mind When Writing College Essays College application essays are often the most stressed about component of the admissions process, but they don’t have to be! By taking some time to learn what admissions officers are looking…

…fficers are looking for in supplemental essays and what students can do to stand out on the Just Admit It! college admissions podcast, giving listeners expert insight from former admissions officers. Listen Now! Aside from grades, standard…

…rite Stand-Out Supplements Supplemental essays on the Common Application are a big part of your applicant profile. They help the admissions office learn more about you, demonstrate your interest, and they give you the opportunity to really…

Colgate University is a small liberal arts college located in Hamilton, New York — about one hour southeast of Syracuse. It’s often ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Colgate is quite selective and only admit…

IvyWise On-Demand: It’s Not Too Late to Make the Most of Summer 2024 Summer is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to plan for a productive break! Join IvyWise college admissions counselors and a member of the Summer Discover…

  The transfer admissions process can often be even more selective than regular undergraduate admissions, and with 35% of college students transferring at least once, it’s important to understand exactly how difficult (or not!) it is t…

IvyWise On-Demand: Standardized Testing in a Test-Optional Landscape The standardized testing landscape has dramatically transformed over the past few years. While the majority of colleges and universities operated under test-optional or te…

…o a world full of unknowns. With tests, essays, and recommendation letters swirling around, one important factor often gets pushed to the side — visiting colleges in person. That's where fly-in programs come in. These on-campus programs a…

…our personal statement and supplemental essays: How to Write a Personal Statement How to Improve Your Writing Skills Ahead of College Application Season Tips for Practicing Essay Writing Over Summer Break Just Admit It! podcast: How do I w…

What if you could enroll at college without the additional stress of the competitive admissions process? It’s possible with direct admissions — a growing trend that more colleges and universities are using to increase education access,…

Tufts University is a private, highly competitive research university in the Greater Boston area in Massachusetts, just minutes from downtown Boston. Focusing on building a one-of-a-kind, diverse community and emphasizing student and facult…

…ommon Application, and write thoughtful essays. At the end of their presentation, IvyWise experts answered attendees' questions about college admissions. *IvyWise is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, and we’ll only use…