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Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, Test-Blind: What’s the Difference?!
Starting in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world as we knew it, many colleges and universities waived test score submission requirements for first-year applicants. In the years that followed, most schools continued with this trend; however, different terms started popping up to clarify the ways in which admissions would (or would not) consider […]
Wharton’s Global Youth Leadership in the Business World (LBW) Summer Program 2023 Application Essay Guide
CEA’s Guide to Wharton’s Global Youth Leadership in the Business World (LBW) Summer Program 2023 Application Essays Priority Deadline: January 25, 2023 Final Deadline: April 5, 2023 Requirements: 1 short answer and 1 essay of 200-300 words In 140 characters or less, give us your biography as if it were a tweet. The biggest […]
How to Answer the “Who in Your Life is Depending on You?” Supplemental Essay Question
If you’re applying to competitive colleges, chances are you’ve seen the following prompt once or twice in your travels across the Common App: Who in your life is depending on you? What are they depending on you for? Several colleges and universities adopted this supplemental essay prompt within the past few years as a part […]
Can You Use the Same Essay for Multiple College Applications?
We get this question all the time and we think you’ll like the answer: yes, of course you can! In fact, we create spreadsheets for each of our students so we can look for overlap in prompt topics and strategize how to make the most of repeated themes. We are strong believers in writing as […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Common App’s Brand New “Context & Background” Section
The Common Application is live for the 2022-23 application season, which means students can begin submitting their applications right now! Students who made their Common App accounts and began exploring the platform prior to August 1, 2022 may have noticed that there’s a new section this year that some schools are opting to include in […]
How to Prepare for Timed Writing Exercises
One of the latest trends in the admissions world is requiring timed writing exercises. This new piece of the application puzzle has been popping up in the admissions process for competitive high schools and specialized BS and postgraduate programs. The thought of crafting a succinct and meaningful response to a mystery prompt in one sitting […]
Ivy League Tuition and Fees 2022-23
There are so many things to consider when choosing which colleges and universities to apply to, including, but not limited to: location, distance from home, alumni network, graduation rate, degree requirements, study abroad and research opportunities, internships, coursework, specialized programs, school size, professor to student ratio, campus vibe and (drumroll, please!) cost. This is what […]
2022-23 Early Decision and Early Action Notification Dates – Class of 2027
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 2022-23 admissions cycle, […]
Simons Summer Research Program 2022 Application Essay Guide
Requirements: 7 short responses of 700 characters each Deadline: February 18, 2022 Fee: Free excluding dining costs All text boxes accept up to 700 characters, which is approximately 100 to 180 words. Why do you want to participate in the Simons Summer Research Program? Be specific about your aspirations and goals for the upcoming summer. […]
Early Decision and Early Action Deadline Organizer 2022-23
Early Action and Early Decision deadlines will be here before you know it. If you have one school in mind that is your ride-or-die, you should definitely consider applying Early Decision to put yourself toward the front of the pack. Many schools tend to accept a higher percentage of both Early Decision and Early Action applicants than […]
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