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The Single Choice Early Action Loophole You Need to Know About!

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on October 16th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Many applicants think that applying Single Choice Early Action or Restrictive Early Action is basically the same as applying Early Decision—and they could not be more wrong!! CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to fill you in on the Restrictive Early Action/Single Choice Early Action loophole all applicants should know about!

College Essay Advisors Reviews: What It’s Like to Work with Us

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on October 16th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Read reviews from our past clients to learn what it’s like to work with College Essay Advisors. Whether you’re applying to college as a high school student, or applying to medical school as a recent grad, we can help.

The Secret Regarding Early College Application Deadlines

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on October 16th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to set the record straight regarding how much time you really have before submitting your Early Action and/or Early Decision applications this fall.

How to Write College Admissions Diversity Essays Regardless of Your Background

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on October 16th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

With the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action came an avalanche of diversity essays meant to compensate for a missing tool that aimed to level the playing field. We here at CEA have celebrated the preponderance of opportunities to address race, gender, and other identity-oriented details on the application. We have also found that these […]

The 2023-24 Common Application Tutorial

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on August 17th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

The 2023-24 Common App platform is LIVE and ready for applicants to begin submitting their college applications! This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through all the key tabs and resources, help you manage your dashboard and search for colleges, show you sections where you can find supplemental essays, and offer helpful advice for navigating the […]

How to Write the Vanderbilt Supplemental Essays

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on August 17th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Vanderbilt asks 2023-24 applicants to respond to one of two prompts in 250 words or fewer. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to walk you through drafting a distinct essay response.

Four Steps to a Polished and Professional Cover Letter

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on August 17th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

If you’re wondering how you can write the kind of cover letter that grabs your potential employer’s attention and lands you an interview, you’ve come to the right place. In this video, CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, presents four steps to drafting a polished and professional cover letter, and how to take full […]

How to Write a Successful College Admissions Deferral Letter

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on August 17th, 2023  |  Written by Kat Stubing

The deferral letter is similar in purpose to the waitlist letter. The only difference is the position you’re in, how much time you have to work with, and what other options are on the table for you. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to help you draft a distinct deferral letter for […]

How Much Should Your Resume and Cover Letter Overlap?

Topic: Latest Videos  |  Posted on October 1st, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

While your resume is meant to present a broad overview of your professional and relevant experience, your cover letter seeks to enhance your application by highlighting the specific elements of your resume that stand out for the particular job/role in question.

Guide to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Supplemental Essay Prompt

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on August 26th, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks students who are the right fit for its academic and campus community. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to help you make your case as to why you’re the perfect fit for WPI (and vice versa)!