One of the biggest mistakes students make is assuming the first few drafts are supposed to sound impressive. They are not. Early drafts exist to help you think. The strongest essays emerge slowly, usually after several rounds of reflection, restructuring,...Read More
One of the biggest misconceptions students have about the college essay is that a unique topic is what makes an essay stand out. It is not. Admissions officers at highly selective colleges have read hundreds of thousands of essays. They...Read More
It’s time to write your college essay. If you are like most high school students, even the ones who love to write, you will likely dread the idea of writing your college essay. It’s got to be personal and vulnerable...Read More
Every summer, high school seniors across the country sit down and ask themselves the same question: What should I write my college essay about? It feels like the right place to start. It is not. Most of you have been...Read More
Summer is just around the corner, and many high school students are preparing to head off to college campuses where they will take summer courses, dive into academic interests, and get a taste of college life. If you’re one...Read More
Yesterday, the Supreme Court delivered its long-anticipated decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, in which it ruled that affirmative action in the college admissions process violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act....Read More
Being comfortable is not good. Life isn’t about being comfortable. To grow it is imperative that you choose to be uncomfortable. This is a realization that I wasn’t expecting as new opportunities arose this year. I hadn’t realized how comfortable...Read More
I was the first in my family to attend university. My father was a migrant worker who joined the military to get out of poverty, and my mom was a teen mom who loved my dad for the almost fifty...Read More
After months of waiting, the time is finally here. Decision Day. With bated breath and butterflies flapping so strongly they threaten to fly away, we log into the University of Texas portal to learn about our admissions fate. CAP? What...Read More
Choosing classes in high school can feel like a high-stakes game of Tetris. You’re trying to fit all the required courses into your schedule, while also trying to find time for extracurricular activities and maybe even a part-time job. And,...Read More
