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High School Transcript Made Simple Submitting a high school transcript is a common (and crucial) requirement of all college applications. But if you haven’t requested one before, you may be […]

Scholarships for African Americans Securing funding for college is a top priority for most students. Fortunately, there are plenty of scholarships available for students of all backgrounds, including minority group […]

Environmental Science Careers Environmental science careers are some of the fastest growing and most meaningful career fields in the world today. Many in-demand environmental science jobs combine cutting edge research […]

ACT Scholarships – Introduction Many students wonder if taking the ACT is worth it. But, if you want to qualify for ACT scholarships, the answer is a resounding yes! Since […]

How to win a Mastercard Scholarship The Mastercard Scholarship is more than just a college scholarship — it’s a launchpad for future innovators and change makers from Africa. Beyond financial […]

Photographer: Kat Stokes | Source: Unsplash In the following article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert and admissions officer Nichole Reynolds answers frequently asked questions about the supplemental essays for college! For more […]

Crafting a “Why Major” Essay The why major essay is one of the most common types of essays found in the college application requirements. Why is it a favorite among […]

Common App Essay Prompts 2024-2025 Are you applying to college in the US this year? If so, you will likely need to use the Common Application. This is the largest […]

Exploring College Essay Topics Good college essay topics are as varied and widespread as the universities that require them. So, students will encounter many college application essay formats throughout the […]

In this Brown University Essay Guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts Nick and Elinor will cover how to approach the 2020-2021 Brown University supplementary essays. For more guidance on personal essays and […]

CollegeAdvisor’s 10 Best Examples of College Essays and Why They Worked The college essay is one of the most important parts of the college admissions process—and it’s also one of […]

Wondering how to write a personal statement? Read five personal statement examples in this CollegeAdvisor guide to Personal Statements today!

Coalition Essay Prompts 2023-2024 Over 100 schools across the United States accept the Coalition for College Access Application and its affiliated Coalition essay prompts. This fast-growing application platform aims to […]

Scholarship Essay Examples With college tuition costs rising each year, many students apply for merit scholarships to help make college more affordable. However, merit scholarships can be competitive—and that’s where […]

9 College Essay Tips on How to Write Better Essays Want to learn how to write better essays? We’re here to help. In this guide, we have collected the best […]

The oldest university in the United States and one of the most renowned higher education institutions in the world, Harvard is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a few […]

Tulane Essay Guide: 2024-2025 Tulane Essay Guide Quick Facts: What are Tulane’s supplemental essays? The Tulane essay for the 2024-2025 application cycle is posted on the Common App site. The Tulane […]

In this essay guide, I will discuss how to best respond to the supplemental essay prompts for Yale. For more guidance on personal essays and the college application process in […]

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 […]