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

AP Classes for College Admissions If you are a high school student, you have probably heard of AP classes, also known as Advanced Placement classes. Indeed, AP courses are an […]

Cornell Supplemental Essays Cornell University is one of the most competitive schools in both New York and the nation. In recent years, the Cornell acceptance rate has only gotten lower. […]

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 […]

One Major, Endless Possibilities I always knew I wanted to apply to Cornell, but I was initially overwhelmed by their seven different undergraduate college options. I was interested in a […]

Photographer: Michael Marsh | Source: Unsplash In the following article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Kim Phan (Harvard ‘21) shares tips for planning your college campus visits. For more guidance on the […]

Common App Colleges If you’re planning on applying to college, chances are you’ll be joining the millions of students that apply to Common App schools each year. The Common Application […]

With over 5,000 colleges and universities in the U.S, it can be very nerve-wracking to determine which institution is the right one for you. In this guide, I will walk […]

Preparing for College by Completing Two Years of Dual Enrollment in High School In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Zoe Edington shares her experience with dual enrollment in high school […]

If you are a high school or college student interested in business, entrepreneurship, finance, or marketing extracurriculars, you may wonder: What is DECA and why should I get involved? For […]

7 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Tamara shares tips for what to do if your high school doesn’t offer extracurriculars. For more guidance on extracurriculars and the […]

College Interview Questions and how to prepare for a College Interview? In this “College Interview” guide, we offer some of our top college interview tips for how to prepare for […]

Average GPA for College & GPA Requirements: Introduction Your Grade Point Average (GPA) plays an important role in the college application process. But you may be wondering just how important […]

How to Get Into USC – General Information  The University of Southern California is a private university located in Los Angeles, California. USC was founded in 1880 and has a total […]

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. […]

Preparing for College So, you’re finally preparing for college. Maybe you’re already packing your suitcases, imagining the excitement of college orientation and setting up your new dorm room. Soon after […]

College Visits Essentials Embarking on college visits and campus tours marks a significant milestone in the college search process. These experiences offer invaluable opportunities for prospective students to explore potential […]

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 […]

Mount Holyoke Supplemental Essays  If you want your application to stand out to Mount Holyoke Admissions, you’ll need to write compelling Mount Holyoke supplemental essays. The Mount Holyoke prompts can […]

Clemson Supplemental Essays Most of the top colleges and universities in the country require applicants to complete additional essays beyond the regular Common Application or Coalition Application essay. Clemson University’s […]

UC Transfer Application There is no single linear path to follow when it comes to higher education. In fact, transfer students make up a large part of the undergraduate community […]