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If like the majority of college applicants you aren’t ready to apply early action or don’t yet feel committed enough to one institution to apply early decision, don’t worry! Follow […]

How to get into Penn State—General Information Penn State, or the Pennsylvania State University, is a public research university in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1863, Penn State was Pennsylvania’s first and […]

How to Choose a Major – Introduction  Like choosing a college, choosing a major is a big decision. Because college majors can be connected to your potential career path, choosing […]

CollegeAdvisor.com’s advising network consists of 130+ experienced admissions experts who are excited to help you make the most of your college application process. Our Advisor Matching team will pair you […]

The following essay examples were written by authors who were admitted to New York University and are intended to provide examples of successful NYU application essays. All names have been […]

Ivy League Essay Examples Ivy League colleges like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton are notoriously competitive. By reading Ivy League essay examples, students can prepare for the application process. The best […]

Personal Statement Examples When you’re applying to college, all of the different steps can feel overwhelming. One of the things students dread most is writing their personal statement. But, by […]

Once I clicked close on the tab that congratulated me for my final college commitment, relief flooded my body. Twelve years of schooling had let up to this moment. This […]

College in China vs. US College Admissions The US university admissions process is complex. If you aren’t already familiar with it, learning how to navigate the many steps required to […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

Photographer: Estée Janssens | Source: Unsplash In this article, admissions expert Brynlee shares tips on how to spend your Junior Summer to get into college. To build a strategy for […]

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 […]

As a prospective Georgetown student, there’s a good chance that you’re at least curious about taking one or two Government classes. As a student, I loved the flexibility of the […]

How to Get Into the College of William and Mary—General Information The College of William and Mary is a public research institution that has been around since 1693, making it […]

Scholarships and Grants When it comes to paying for college, scholarships and grants are essential tools that can make higher education more affordable. Unlike student loans, scholarships and grants for […]

How to Transfer Colleges After a long, challenging application process, you’ve finally arrived on campus. You’ve selected your classes, signed up for some clubs, and even met a few people […]

Here at CollegeAdvisor.com, we know that college admissions are a lot to deal with. The stress of picking schools, writing essays, filling out applications, paying for applications, and making an […]

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