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Short Answer Questions in US Applications

Some of the most competitive institutions not only include supplemental essays but also a series of short answer questions as a way to further get to know and…

Updates to the U.S. Admissions

Melinda Giampietro

It’s back to school time. The Common Application has done its formal flip for the 2023-24 academic year, and the University of California application is open! It’s “go…

Our Fall Workshop Schedule is Now Available!

It's almost back-to-school season, and we're kicking it off with eight incredible workshops to help you start the school year strong. See below for our fall workshop lineup!…

Answering the “Why us?” question for the Common Application

Application numbers to US institutions of higher education have never been higher, creating a very competitive applicant pool and admissions teams seeking new ways to differentiate among a…

Tips for Brainstorming for the Common App Essay

1. Start early Brainstorming is an essential first step in the common app process. If there’s anything we’ve learned about brainstorming, it’s that it takes time. Set yourself…

Common App Essay Prompts for 2023-2024

The Common App has released its personal statement prompts for the 2023-2024 application cycle, and they will remain the same as this past year’s. Scott Anderson, a senior…

NCAA Ends ACT/SAT Eligibility Requirments for Division I and II Athletes

Traditionally, first-year student-athletes competing at NCAA division one and two schools in the US had to earn a minimum qualifying ACT or SAT score, which was determined by…

Changes to the UCAS Personal Statement

Recently, UCAS confirmed what was long suspected. In 2024, UCAS will do away with the personal statement, opting instead for a more structured set of application questions. Read…

Why Take the ACT/SAT Exploration Exam?

If you’re thinking about starting ACT or SAT exam prep, we recommend you first take the ACT/SAT Exploration Exams. What's the Process Students are emailed one ACT exam…

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