The Impact Essay is a supplemental essay type that mines for information about your involvement in a community and how you have created lasting positive change—both within that community and yourself. It is an opportunity to talk about past contributions as well as future goals, which can be an insightful window into your values, priorities, […]
Harvard’s Restrictive Early Action program is a non-binding early admissions option that allows students to receive an admissions decision by mid-December. Imagine having your results before the holiday break! What a relief to be able to relax and enjoy time with your family rather than writing more essays at the last minute. Applying Restrictive Early […]
If you’re a high school student dead set on pursuing a career in medicine, you’ve come to the right place. BSMD programs are a fantastic option for students who are committed to becoming tomorrow’s doctors and want to make the best use of their time in an accelerated higher education program. Of course, in order […]
What is the UCAS personal statement? The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is the organization that aggregates college admissions for the UK. Just like the Common Application for American universities, UCAS provides one unified platform for students applying to schools in the UK. After entering your personal details, grades, education and employment history, and […]
Here it comes—the behemoth that lurks in the dark, prompting you to look over your shoulder, a cold sweat dripping down your neck. Your breath quickens as you pick up your pace—but no matter how fast you go, it’s still just behind you. It’s the one admissions essay to rule them all: the dreaded Common […]
What is a College Essay Advisor? A College Essay Advisor is an expert in all things college applications who works directly with students to lead them through the process of brainstorming, writing, and revising their Common App essays and school-specific supplemental essays, as well as assisting with resume building and activity list creation. Our College […]
The college application as a whole is the story of you, from your transcripts to your activities list and expressed interest, but the Common App essay is a uniquely open-ended chance to share who you are at your core. Admissions readers are looking for resourceful and resilient candidates to join their student body. But how […]
We’re going to let you in on a little secret: it doesn’t matter which of the seven Common App essay prompts you respond to, and admissions does not play favorites with which one you choose! Yes, really! So take a deep breath, knowing that you have unlimited options when it comes to the ways in […]
To absolutely no one’s surprise, this was a very competitive year for college applications. With each passing year more applicants pen Early Action and Early Decision love letters to their dream schools. In response, top schools have carried on with their tradition of accepting a very small percentage of these eager applicant pools (but still […]
At CEA, we aren’t afraid to say it: using AI to compose your college admissions essays is not only dishonest, it’s also one of the worst ways for you to embark on a learning journey that’s meant to be the foundation of your adult life—and is easy for admissions to spot! Though you are relatively […]
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