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Financial Aid Appeal Letter  Getting into college is an incredible achievement — however, as tuition prices rise, figuring out how to pay is an enormous stressor for many. Many people […]

Local Scholarships Local scholarships are a valuable way to earn money for college. Unlike national scholarships, which attract intense competition from across the country, local scholarships typically have fewer applicants, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

University of Rochester is a well-ranked, mid-sized private research institution located in Rochester, New York. The undergraduate class of University of Rochester includes approximately 6500 students each year. In 2020, […]

In this Georgetown University Essay Guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts and Georgetown graduates Brynlee and Tamara will cover how to approach the 2020-2021 Georgetown University supplementary essays. For more guidance on […]

In this Emory University Essay Guide, we will cover how to approach the 2020-2021 Emory supplementary essays. For more guidance on personal essays and the college application process in general, […]

In this Duke University Essay Guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts Anya (Duke ‘17) and Gagan (Duke ‘13) will cover how to approach the 2020-2021 Duke supplementary essays. For more guidance on […]

MIT vs. Harvard: Comparing Top Schools As two of the most competitive and prestigious schools in the country, comparing MIT vs. Harvard can be challenging. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]

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 […]

Not sure how to approach the Dartmouth essay prompts? CollegeAdvisor.com’s guide to the Dartmouth application essays will show you exactly how to write engaging Dartmouth supplemental essays and maximize your […]