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4 min read The following article features an advisor spotlight of CollegeAdvisor.com’s Meaghan Gee (Cornell ‘19). For more information about our programming and personal guidance about the college application process, head to CollegeAdvisor.com and sign up […]

In this Williams College financial aid guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Nadiya walks us through how she paid for college with the help of financial aid. For more guidance on financial […]

As an incoming student at UC Berkeley, one of the best ways to get involved is to join a student organization! Luckily for you, there are more than 1,200 clubs […]

6 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com admissions experts Julia R. and Finn B. share tips on how to choose the best high school courses for college applications. For more […]

Villanova Supplemental Essays 2023-2024 Villanova University is one of the top colleges in its home state of Pennsylvania and in the United States. With over 64 majors and 260 student […]

In the following article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Kim Phan (Harvard ‘21) shares tips on how to keep track of your college applications. For more guidance on the college applications process […]

The trusty Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a mentor as a “trusted counselor or guide,” and having mentors in our lives is not a new concept. Some of us are lucky enough […]

Photographer: Jessica Lewis | Source: Unsplash College applications deadlines are almost here! Before you submit, run through the following checklist to make sure you have all the pieces of your […]

With just about two weeks until most regular decision deadlines are due (January 1), we’ve put together a quick college application checklist to help you feel as confident as possible […]

The following article features CollegeAdvisor.com’s Carolyn Herrera (Stanford ‘20). For more information about our programming and personal guidance about the college application process, head to CollegeAdvisor.com and sign up for […]

Carleton College Supplemental Essay Carleton College is among the most sought-after liberal arts colleges in the Midwest—and one that requires strong supplemental essays. In this guide, we’ll provide details about […]

If you’ve been paying attention to any of the major headlines when it comes to the college admissions scandal, you’ll see words like: Money. Fraud. Blame. Scandal. Prosecution. Guilty. These […]

In this UT Austin Essay Guide, we will cover how to approach the 2020-2021 Apply Texas prompt, as well as the three supplementary essays required to successfully apply for undergraduate […]

Applying to college in the 2021-2022 admissions cycle? Consider signing up for a mentor at CollegeAdvisor.com! CollegeAdvisor.com’s advising network consists of 130+ experienced admissions experts who are excited to help […]

The following essays were written by several different authors who were admitted to University of California (UC) schools and are intended to provide examples of successful UC essays. All names […]

Penn State (PSU), aptly named Happy Valley, is a gorgeous campus with a myriad of things to see and do. The bustling campus can feel overwhelming for new students trying […]

University of Miami Supplemental Essays 2023-24 Wondering how to write your University of Miami supplemental essays? For many students, writing the University of Miami essays can feel like a daunting […]

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor, and I graduated from Princeton University in 2016. I really enjoyed my time at Princeton and am thankful for the opportunity to have attended. […]

How Do I Apply for Music Programs? Applying to music programs can seem daunting, due to all of the components required. Even choosing programs to apply to can be difficult: […]

5 min read In July’s Student Spotlight, we’re speaking with Jyoti Rani. Having grown up in Silicon Valley, Jyoti Rani gravitated towards STEM. She knew that she wanted to take […]

Vanderbilt Supplemental Essays 2023-24 The Vanderbilt supplemental essays form a major part of the overall Vanderbilt admissions process. Your Vanderbilt essay helps to provide crucial context to your application. It […]