Teenagers today are growing up in a world of persistent stimulation. Notifications arrive constantly. Schedules are tightly packed with academics, sports, tutoring, extracurriculars, and social pressures, leaving little room for stillness. Much of adolescence now unfolds through screens—filtered, unreal, comparative.
Every year, students sit down to write what may be one of the most difficult essays of their lives: the personal statement.
Over the past several years, extracurricular activities have quietly shifted from being “extras” in the college admissions process to becoming one of the clearest windows into who a student actually is.
How can you stand out? Given the thousands upon thousands of essays read by admissions officers, it’s no secret that you should try to stand out as much as possible. But with so many applicants and so few essays—that’s a lot easier said than done.
How can you stand out? Given the thousands upon thousands of essays read by admissions officers, it’s no secret that you should try to stand out as much as possible. But with so many applicants and so few essays—that’s a lot easier said than done.
Your interest matters to colleges. You would think it’s enough to simply submit an application. But in this day and age, you also have to demonstrate your interest in a school is sincere. Thus, demonstrated interest. Making the extra effort to demonstrate your interest will pay off. Here’s why and how.
Here is the latest news for UC hopefuls. As reported in the New York Times on May 15, 2021, the legal debate about whether the University of California can use ACT/SAT scores for admissions decisions is over. Standardized tests will no longer be considered, and there is no test-optional policy. Brought by students, advocacy groups, […]
Decision day arrives, and you anxiously open your decision letter, only to find a frustrating result—you’ve been waitlisted. While being placed on a waitlist may feel like an acceptance is hopeless, the contrary is often true, and there’s no need to assume the waitlist is the end of the story. You can instead take action.