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Not sure how to approach the Stanford essay prompts? With tips from an Ivy League graduate, CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the Stanford essay prompts will show you exactly how to write […]

March is a month of validation for high school seniors. For many students, receiving a college acceptance letter represents the culmination of a year long grind of online research, standardized […]

The following essay examples were written by several different authors who were admitted to Northwestern University and are intended to provide examples of successful Northwestern University application essays. All names […]

Why is Georgetown University club culture important? When you first begin the process of putting together the list of your dream schools, you will likely prioritize things like the diversity […]

Why Major Essay Examples At many schools, the why major essay forms a crucial part of the college application process. In addition to your Common App essay, many schools require […]

Motaz Fallata was always encouraged to pursue higher education by his father, but, like many international applicants, he had a hard time figuring out the American college application process. Of […]

The following article features CollegeAdvisor.com’s Ray Li. For more information about our programming and personal guidance about the college application process, head to CollegeAdvisor.com and sign up for a monthly plan […]

Photographer: kyo azuma | Source: Unsplash Though most of your applications will be completed and submitted during your senior year of high school, your junior year is of utmost importance […]

8 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert McKenzie provides an overview on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). For more guidance on the college applications process in general, sign up for […]

7 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Meaghan shares tips for how students can take steps to plan for a future after college. For more guidance on planning […]

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 […]

If you are a parent or guardian of a high school student, you may find yourself wishing for the sleepless nights of infancy or the “terrible twos” instead of having […]

How to get into Colby College Guide–General Information Colby College is a private liberal arts college located in Waterville, Maine. The school was founded in 1813, making it the 12th […]

4 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com admissions expert Chloe discusses how the Ivy League college application process differs from others. For more guidance on applying to Ivy Leagues and the college […]

In this Vanderbilt University Essay Guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts Clay (Vanderbilt ‘20) and Rashmi (Vanderbilt ‘21) will discuss how to approach the 2020-2021 Vanderbilt University supplementary essay. For more guidance […]

Joining a club at Harvard can be intimidating at first. Some are extremely competitive and require students to either apply, audition, and/or comp. However, there are a number of clubs […]

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 […]

Looking to avoid applying to the most expensive universities? Our expert guide to Most Expensive Colleges in the US and World can help you!

Having trouble answering the University of Michigan’s three supplemental essay prompts? Look no further! In this University of Michigan Essay Guide, we will cover how to approach the 2020-2021 supplementary […]