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Common App Transfer Essay — Introduction If you’re considering transferring colleges, you’ve likely started thinking about your college transfer essay. At CollegeAdvisor, we’re here to fill you in on the […]

How to Choose a Major – Introduction  Like choosing a college, choosing a major is a big decision. Because college majors can be connected to your potential career path, choosing […]

If you’re worried about your SAT scores, consider applying to a Test-Optional College. This guide covers the 25 Best Test-Optional Schools!

How to get into University of Washington—General Information The University of Washington is a large public research university in the heart of Seattle. Founded in 1861, it is one of […]

How to get into University of Rochester—General Information The University of Rochester is a private research university founded in 1850. It’s located two miles south of downtown Rochester, New York. […]

How to Get Into Vassar – General Information Vassar College is a private university located in Poughkeepsie, New York, 75 miles north of New York City. It was founded in […]

How to Get Into UNC – General Information The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is a public institution that was founded in 1789. It was the first public university […]

How to Get Into Wesleyan University — General Information Wesleyan University is a private university founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut, overlooking the Connecticut River. The total Wesleyan […]

How to get into the University of Michigan — General Information The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was founded in Detroit in […]

How to get into Bowdoin—General Information Bowdoin College is a private liberal arts college located in Brunswick, Maine. The student population at Bowdoin is just over 1800. With small class […]

In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Abbie explains how college rankings are calculated and how they impact the application process. For more guidance on planning for the future and the […]

Not sure how to approach the Pepperdine essay prompts? With tips from a Harvard graduate, CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the Pepperdine supplemental essays will give you the tools to write Pepperdine […]

Not sure how to approach the Northwestern essay prompt? With tips from a Harvard graduate, CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the Northwestern supplemental essays 2021 will show you how to write an […]

Engaging Vanderbilt supplemental essays are sure to standout in the admissions process. Not sure how to write your Vanderbilt essay? With tips from a Harvard graduate, CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the […]

Not sure how to approach the Harvard essay prompts? With tips from a Harvard graduate, CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the Harvard supplemental essays will show you exactly how to write engaging […]

Not sure how to approach the UT Austin essay prompts? With tips from a Harvard graduate, CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the UT Austin essay requirements will give you the tools to […]

4 min read Figuring out your extracurriculars in college can be challenging, especially if you’re hoping for a career in a particular field. However, contrary to popular belief, your extracurriculars […]

6 min read Reading is a great way to supplement your learning and expand your perspective—especially as you prepare for college applications. Check out some of our recommendations for your […]

11 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts Theodore and Abbie define college acceptance rates and the role they play when creating a college list. For more guidance on […]