Going to college is a lot like getting married. Stay with me–I'm going somewhere with this. The University of Puget Sound only asks for three short responses in their supplement to the Common Application. But there's a lot going on in those three short responses, which means that if you make the most of the […]
Read More >Essay Advice for LMU (Loyola Marymount University) applicants
Our offices in California help a lot of kids apply to LMU. And let me tell you, LMU's essay questions are doozies. They’re pushing kids to think critically about the questions, which actually gives those with a sincere interest in LMU a huge opportunity. Those applicants are much more likely to take the time required […]
Read More >Advice for USC (University of Southern California) Trojan Hopefuls
Ask a student applying to USC why he’s doing so and you’ll hear a lot of passionate answers like, “I want to go to the football games!” and, “My entire family went to USC!” and, “I exited the womb chanting ‘Fight on!’” They’re all valid reasons. But while a yearning to be a proud member […]
Read More >Tips for “Techer” Hopefuls–Caltech (California Institute of Technology)
It would be hard to find a college where “fit” is more important for prospective applicants than at Caltech. It takes a special kind of person to succeed at a place that discovered how old the earth really is–4.6 billion years. That’s what Caltech geochemist Clair Patterson figured out in 1953 by studying the decay […]
Read More >Insight for Oregon State Applicants
Many large state universities are trying to make their application process more personal and Oregon State University is no exception. Applicants are required to complete an "Insight Resume" for what they call a "Written Experiential Assessment." And as with all applications that try and make the process more personal, successful applicants will make the most of […]
Read More >A plea to Pomona applicants–Be the real you
Mark Twain once said, "'Be yourself' is about the worst advice you can give to people.'" It's witty, that's for sure, but with all due respect to Mr Twain, it's just not true at all when it comes to applicants at Pomona College. The pressure of college admissions has caused a lot of applicants to […]
Read More >How Gonzaga applicants can learn something from “The Office”
There's a great episode of The Office where perpetually bumbling manager Michael Scott is interviewing for a job at the corporate headquarters. And in an effort to impress the boss, Michael says, "Why don't I tell you what my greatest weaknesses are? I work too hard. I care too much. And sometimes I can be […]
Read More >Tips for SUNY (State University of New York) applicants
Our colleagues in our North White Plains, NY office often take the time to remind us that our home office's home of California isn't the only state with a fine public university system. And they're right (even if they are a little New York-style brusque about it). So here are five tips for students applying […]
Read More >So you want to join the Fighting Irish: Tips for Notre Dame applicants
I love the movie Rudy. Even a die hard Purdue fan must want to attend Notre Dame when Rudy finally runs onto the field with the crowd chanting his name. But a love of Rudy alone is not a reason for you to apply, or a reason for Notre Dame to admit you. Strong applicants […]
Read More >Tips for Tufts
Tufts University is a highly selective college that's making real efforts to personalize their application. They want to know who you are beyond your grades, test scores and accomplishments. Want proof? Look at the directions for their required supplemental essays. “Think outside the box when you answer the following questions. Take a risk and go […]
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