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The Early Action and Early Decision Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2029
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 […]
Georgetown’s Jesuit Values: Secular Interpretations for Your Application
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
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
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 […]
Mastering Common App Essay Prompt 7: Strategies for Choosing Your Own Topic
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
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
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
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 2025-26 Coalition Application Essay Prompts
What do the 2025-26 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.
2024-25 Early Decision and Early Action Notification Dates for the Class of 2029
So: you’ve written your Common App personal statement, finished your supplemental essays, acquired recommendations from your favorite teachers, created a fantastic activity resume, sent out your applications, crossed your fingers (and toes!), and now all you have left to do is wait for the results. And waiting is the wooorst! Especially for the 2024-25 admissions cycle, […]
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