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5 Reasons Not to Use AI in Your College Essays

Topic: Uncategorized  |  Posted on December 11th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

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 […]

Georgetown’s Jesuit Values: Secular Interpretations for Your Application

Topic: Uncategorized  |  Posted on December 6th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

Georgetown University is ranked #24 in the nation by US News and World Report, and is a top choice for many college applicants. However, unlike other top schools, it was founded in the Jesuit tradition, and continues to promote Jesuit values in its education and community. So what does this mean for you, a student […]

Common App Essay Prompt 1: Unique Backgrounds That Caught Admissions Officers’ Attention

Topic: Uncategorized  |  Posted on December 3rd, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

One of the best ways to get noticed as one of thousands of applicants to a college or university is to have a compelling and memorable story. The application as a whole is the story of you, from your transcripts to your activities list and expressed interest in their school, but the Common App essay […]

Georgetown’s Hidden Gems: 5 Lesser-Known Programs That Could Shape Your Future

Topic: Uncategorized  |  Posted on November 19th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, has a reputation for offering both rigorous academics and an enriching campus environment. Unsurprisingly, its location in the heart of the nation’s capital means its most popular majors are Government, Economics, History, Finance, and International Studies and Relations. However, apart from these heavy hitters, Georgetown boasts several unique, lesser-known […]

Help! I Used AI to Write My College Admissions Essay

Topic: From The Founder, Uncategorized  |  Posted on November 11th, 2024  |  Written by Stacey Brook

So you used AI to write your college admissions essay—maybe several of your essays? And now you’re rethinking whether that was the right call. Maybe you’ve even been deferred or rejected from your top-choice school.  The good news is that there is still time for you to course correct before submitting AI-generated college essays that […]

Mastering Common App Essay Prompt 7: Strategies for Choosing Your Own Topic

Topic: Common Application, Essay Tips, Essay Writing, Uncategorized  |  Posted on October 10th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

So, you’ve come to the end of the list of options for the Common App essay and found yourself in the open sea of possibilities that is #7: “Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your […]

Unique Exercises to Uncover Your Best Topics with Common App Essay Brainstorming

Topic: Common App Prompts/Topics, Essay Resources, Essay Tips, Essay Writing, Uncategorized  |  Posted on October 4th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

No matter who you are or what kind of life you have led up until this point, there is an engaging Common App essay topic already inside of you. In fact, there are numerous amazing topics hiding in that noggin of yours; your challenge is to knock those gems loose so we can look them […]

How to Showcase Leadership in Your Common App Activities Section

Topic: advice, Common Application, Uncategorized  |  Posted on October 2nd, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

Along with writing the Common App essay, each applicant has the opportunity to submit an Activity List of up to ten (10) items along with a list of any honors and awards. Categories of activities range from volunteering to clubs and athletics, so you have a chance to round out your application with all sorts […]

2024-25 Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2029

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on August 8th, 2024  |  Written by CEA HQ

It’s hard to believe but the 2024-25 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]

Guide to the 2024-25 Coalition Application Essay Prompts

Topic: Essay Tips, Essay Writing  |  Posted on August 2nd, 2024  |  Written by Stacey Brook

What do the 2024-25 Coalition Application essay prompts really mean, and how should you approach them? CEA’s Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to break it all down.

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