During the last class of junior year, I leaned my head on my desk for a moment to calm down. Soon after, I raised my head to hear the Dean of Students’ voice over the loudspeaker: “I hope you all…
Starting your journey through the college application process can often feel overwhelming, leaving many wondering how to truly stand out. The challenge lies in setting yourself apart from the crowd amidst a sea of applicants competing for coveted spots in…
We’re interested to know more about why you’re interested in NYU. What led you to apply? What attracted you to a specific campus, school, college, program, or field of study? If you applied to more than one, please explain why…
When you apply to college, you might have heard about two types of applications: one that focuses on a specific passion (“spiked”) and another that shows a variety of interests (“well-rounded”). Regardless of which approach you take, it’s important to…
Planning extracurricular activities in college can be tricky, especially if you have a particular career in mind. But contrary to what you might think, your extracurriculars don’t have to match your chosen field of study. In this article, we’ll explore…
Getting into college can be tough. During high school, students work hard to make their resumes look good with activities outside of classes, hoping to get into good colleges. Figuring out the best activities to help you get into college…
If you, like most college applicants, aren’t ready to apply early or aren’t set on one college yet, don’t worry! Just follow our basic timeline for Regular Decision (RD) applications and try to enjoy the process. August & September Build…
Essays play a big role in getting into top colleges. Many students stress out the most about writing them when applying. So, when applying to lots of schools, some students prefer colleges that don’t ask for supplemental essays. This lets…
College essay topics vary widely, just like the universities that request them. During the admissions process, students encounter different types of essays, such as the standard admission essay, supplemental essay, personal statement, and personal challenge essay. From essays like “why…
More than 100 schools across the United States use the Coalition for College Access Application and its Coalition essay prompts. This application platform is growing quickly and aims to make applying to college easier. Students start by signing up for…
