College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What’s a good GPA in high school? We’ll dive into how to answer that question, but a heads up that it’s a little bit like trying to answer, “what’s a good pizza?” or “what’s a good book?” What is GPA? Let’s use a 4-point scale since this is the most common in high schools. Your GPA would be 3.0

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

you might be a little confused when we tell you that it really depends. What are the biggest differences between USC and UCLA? Private and public universities each have their own pros and cons: it all depends on what you are looking for out of your college experience. So, what does this mean for you?

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 7, 2023

With its impressive list of notable alumni, including three US Presidents and dozens of Nobel laureates, it’s no wonder why many prospective students are wondering how to get into Columbia University. So needless to say, to get into a school like Columbia, you will need to excel in almost every major college application factor.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

Not really. Surely there’s more to it than what’s in this one blog post.” TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Business major application: Building a narrative Business majors: Where should you narrow your focus? What’s the key to building up your resume? I’m open to a little competition.)

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And That’s a more complex question, but the rest of this guide will walk through some things to think through so you can decide for yourself. In other words, you can’t get into college—or be favored—simply based on your race. And should I?” Again, yes, you can.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That doesn't mean you can't be one of the applicants that gets into MIT. But it does mean you need to be aware of what odds you're up against. When you’re ready, you'll submit your application through MIT's Application Portal; they're one of the few schools not on the Common App. What does MIT look for in students?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Of course, that doesn't mean you can't be one of the applicants that gets in. But it does mean you need to be aware of what odds you're up against. When you’re ready, you'll submit your application through MIT's Application Portal; they're one of the few schools not on the Common App.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Here’s a running list of colleges that changed their prompts. It depends: most of the new supplemental essay prompts are optional, and students are often given the choice between a prompt related to diversity/inclusion or writing about something else altogether. FAQ: Do I have to write this essay? Let’s dive in.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This guide will help you uplevel your ability to advocate for your students via an essential but sometimes overlooked document: your school profile. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What is a School Profile, and how does it relate to other forms of school support (i.e. What is the college-going culture like?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Learn the Drexel medical school requirements, admissions strategies, and read sample responses to secondary essays Drexel medical school is ranked #85 in us news & world report’s best medical schools (research) list Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Drexel Medical School MD programs Part 3: How hard is it to get into Drexel Medical School?

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

UT requires all prospective external transfer students to write a 600-750 word response to Apply Texas Essay A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. I provide a series of blog posts offering tips starting here.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Teachers and guidance counselors often propagate this idea by telling students that elite colleges will not accept them if they receive B’s, attain less-than-stellar test scores, or do not participate in every extracurricular activity offered by their school and prestigious summer programs. What are colleges looking for?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

While the need to stand out holds true for every piece of written material on your applications, your personal statement is the single most important essay you will have to write during your admissions process. your competition). Struggling to write your med school personal statement? Your guide is on its way.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You’re applying to college and you want to make sure that your college applications stand out among all of the rest. So, what do colleges look for, and how can you get into a good college, a great college, or even the college of your dreams? This blog post will share fifteen great tips for applying to college.

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