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Coalition Application’s Essay Prompt #1: A Story From Your Life (2022-23)

Topic: Coalition App Essay Prompts  |  Posted on June 3rd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

The 2022-23 Coalition Application essay prompts have been announced, which means you can start writing your personal statement right away! CEA Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to explain what the Coalition App’s first prompt is REALLY asking and offer some tips and tricks for penning your response.

Social Media and College Applications: How to Prepare for Account Audits

Topic: Misc.  |  Posted on June 3rd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

We should always be thoughtful about what we post online and how we interact with the world around us, regardless of whether we’re submitting college or job applications. Since admissions offers have been rescinded in the past after admissions departments reviewed student’s social media accounts, we recommend that applicants be mindful about what they choose […]

How to Respond to Wake Forest’s 150-Word “How Did You Become Interested in WFU?” Essay

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 2nd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to give you a jumpstart on your drafted response for Wake Forest’s “Why?” essay: “How did you become interested in Wake Forest University? Feel free to tell us about any contact that you had with Wake Forest that was important to you. (150 words)”

How to Approach the 2021-22 Wake Forest Brief Responses (Writing Section)

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 2nd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to walk you through Wake Forest’s 2021-22 Brief Responses, so you can submit a distinct and personal application to WFU.

CEA’s Guide to Yale’s 2021-22 “Intellectual Interest” Essay

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 2nd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to break down Yale’s 250-word “Intellectual Interest” essay, which reads, “Yale’s extensive course offerings and vibrant conversations beyond the classroom encourage students to follow their developing intellectual interests wherever they lead. Tell us about your engagement with a topic or idea that excites you. Why are […]

How to Write an Artist Statement

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 2nd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Many colleges and universities ask art students to write an artist statement as part of their applications. Writing an Artist Statement can be tricky, especially if you’re applying as an undergraduate.

Guide to the Purdue University Supplemental Essays (2022-23)

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on April 5th, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Purdue University asks applicants to write three short supplemental essays as part of their admissions application. Founder and Chief Advisor of College Essay Advisors, Stacey Brook, is here to give you invaluable insight into the prompts and the motivation behind them so you can take advantage of this opportunity to speak to admissions in your […]

CEA’s Guide to Yale University’s “Short Takes” Supplement Section for the 2021-22 Application Year

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on January 3rd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to walk you through Yale University’s “Short Takes” supplement section for the 2021-22 application season. It’s time to brainstorm!

How to Respond to Yale University’s “Why Yale?” Supplement Section in 100 Words or Fewer

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on January 3rd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to walk you through the 2021-22 Yale University “Why Yale?” supplement section, so you can infuse your response with specificity while demonstrating fit.

CEA’s Guide to the 2021-22 Georgetown University Essay Prompts

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on January 3rd, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Georgetown University asks applicants to submit four (4) essays in their undergraduate admission application. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to walk you through each of Georgetown’s 2021-22 prompts, so you can draft with confidence.

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