Be careful where you look for essay inspiration. When I was preparing to apply to college, someone gifted me a book containing what the author promised were successful college essays. I...
Continue Reading
Be careful where you look for essay inspiration. When I was preparing to apply to college, someone gifted me a book containing what the author promised were successful college essays. I...
Continue Reading
Fear can sometimes be a healthy emotion. That big upcoming chemistry test, that big game next week, that big dog baring its teeth–fear can put an end to dawdling and move you to...
Continue Reading
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the starting point for accessing need-based aid. It’s the single most important step to acquiring the financial assistance you...
Continue Reading
Let change be your guide. Every college applicant has a story worth sharing. And the Common App’s 2021-22 essay prompts offer seven different options to share yours. But that variety of...
Continue Reading
When a Collegewise counselor brainstorms an essay with one of our students, we present them with a suggested outline to get them started on their first draft. But each outline (and...
Continue Reading
The college essay often feels like a treasure hunt where every applicant is searching for an elusive magic formula. I’ll let you off the hook—there isn’t one. If there were one perfect...
Continue Reading© 2020 Collegewise. All Rights Reserved. Privacy
Submit a Comment