common app essay prompts

Navigating The 2024-2025 Common App Essay Prompts

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According to the Princeton Review, over 900 colleges use the Common Application (Common App) for their admissions process. The Common App opens and begins accepting applications every year on August 1. Prior to this, Common App administrators…
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Why Colleges are Reinstating Standardized Test Scores

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For a moment, the college admissions landscape seemed like it had changed forever. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities across the nation re-evaluated their admissions processes, with many adopting test-optional and…
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What’s the Best Way to Prepare for the ACT?

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The ACT is a significant milestone for many aspiring college students, as the scores your child achieves can greatly influence their college admissions prospects. While preparing for the exam may seem daunting, creating a timeline can help your…
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Cracking the Code: Navigating University Test Policies​

This webinar is designed to demystify the complexities of university test policies. Whether you’re navigating super scoring, test optional, test flexible, or test required policies, this session will provide clarity and guidance.
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Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay

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College essays allow applicants to add a personal touch to their application. It's a chance to share personal experiences that have molded them into the person they are today. These essays offer the admissions team a chance to hear directly…

When Should Your Child Prepare for the PSAT?

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Although the PSAT™ is optional, it offers many benefits to students who take it. Each version of the PSAT is tailored to suit different grade levels and can serve as an indicator of your child’s future success on the SAT and in higher education.…
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Are ACT and SAT Prep Part of Your Child’s Summer Plans?

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When your child thinks about their summer break, ACT and SAT test prep are likely the furthest thing from their mind. They've probably made plans to spend time with friends, work part-time, or enjoy their down time. However, summer test prep…
Admissions Counselor

How To Get Ahead This Summer

This webinar covers everything students should focus on during the summer to make them stand out in college admissions, including test prep, college essays, campus visits, volunteering, and more.
Admissions Counselor

How College Admissions Counseling Can Help Your Child

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Navigating the college admissions process can feel confusing, overwhelming, and almost impossible. College admissions counselors can serve as the compass that guides your child during this challenging stage in their high school career. Unlike…