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Guide to the 2020-21 New York University Supplemental Essay | CEA
New York University (NYU) asks undergraduate applicants to write one supplemental essay (prompt in description below) on top of their Common App personal statement. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to tell you everything you need to know in order to craft a winning response!
Guide to the 2020-21 Brown University Supplemental Essays | CEA
Applying to an Ivy League institution, such as Brown University, can be incredibly stressful! Luckily for you, CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to walk you through Brown’s four (4) supplemental essay prompts.
Which Common Application Essay Prompt Should You Choose?
Many students ask us which Common Application essay prompt is the best one to respond to in their personal statements. So, CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to address the question once and for all: Is there a particular Common App essay prompt you should choose?
What’s the New COVID-19 Prompt Really Asking?
Answering a brand-new Common App prompt can be a daunting task, especially when it asks you to discuss your experiences with COVID-19. If you’re having trouble determining exactly what this prompt is asking of you, CEA Founder & Chief Advisor Stacey Brook is here to help!
Are “Optional” College Essay Prompts Really Optional?
Every year, colleges and universities around the world offer applicants the opportunity to respond to “optional” supplemental essay questions…But are these prompts truly optional? CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, lets you in on a college admissions secret.
Should You Write About COVID-19 In Your College Admissions Essay?
With the new COVID-19 optional prompt on the Common App, many students are wondering whether they should address their coronavirus experience in their personal statements. CEA’s Founder & Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to tell you everything you need to know about writing your personal statement in the time of COVID-19.
How to Navigate The College Admissions Process Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis
CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is sharing her top tips and tricks to help prospective college freshmen navigate the 2020-21 college admissions process amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Get Started On Your Colleges Admissions Essay Right Now
If you’re feeling a lack of motivation when it comes to starting your college essay, you’re not alone. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to help you find the inspiration and focus needed to write a compelling college essay (amidst the coronavirus pandemic).
Can A Great College Essay Get You Into College?
We’ve heard this question time and time again, “Can a great college essay get me into college?” There are many factors that go into an admission officer’s decision to accept, defer, waitlist, or reject an applicant. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to answer the question once and for all!
What to Do if Your Summer Internship or Program Was Canceled Due to COVID-19
We’re sending (virtual) hugs to all high school juniors, high school seniors, and college students whose lives have all been flipped upside down as a result of the coronavirus crisis. In this video, our Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, shares several key pieces of advice to help you plan your next steps accordingly.