Nov 30Why is the Common Application asking about family responsibilities in the activities section?New this year in the Common Application is a question of whether or not you spend more than 4 hours a week helping do chores around the...
Sep 28How to write your Common App Essay? With the Common App Essay, students have the opportunity to not only demonstrate their writing skills and creativity, but more...
Oct 6, 2022Question: Should I write the Covid-19 essay for the Common App?A: Absolutely! First, nothing is optional! And second, why wouldn't you want another 250 word essay to showcase who you are aside from...
Jul 21, 2022Changes in the Common App for 2022-2023Every year, the Common App examines its process in order to provide an inclusive application for all students. After conducting extensive...
Nov 4, 2021Q: Do colleges verify information put in the activities section of the Common App? A: It depends! Colleges do not have the time to verify every club that you say you participated in much less calculate the amount of hours that you...
Oct 28, 2021What if you made a mistake entering your coursework, GPA and class ranking?Applicants make these mistakes every year. Do not worry! Remember that your high school needs to send your official transcript to the...
Sep 30, 2021Q: Should I answer the Common App Additional Information section? A: It depends! The Additional Information section in the Common App is an optional section where students can include additional information to support...
Sep 23, 2021How to write your perfect college essay hook!The college application essay is the student's opportunity to showcase their personality beyond grades, scores and extracurricular...
Aug 12, 2021The Common App will now be more inclusive for 2021-2022! In addition to a new mobile app, and new "Gratitude" essay prompt, the Common App will also be launching a more inclusive application for...
Aug 5, 2021Start the new school year.... showing resilience!As we begin another college application cycle, while still in the pandemic, it is important for students to take away one of the most...