PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Did you think you were all done pouring out your blood, sweat, and tears in written form for your personal statement , only to be faced with the "why this college?" supplemental essay? This question might seem simple but is in fact a crucial and potentially tricky part of many college applications.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 21, 2024

Most students will save the supplemental essays as the very last thing they do on their application. But those supplemental essays are important. Some would say they are as important as the personal statement. Admissions officers often give a score to the essays as they read them. Many supplements are short.

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Koodoos Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As the name states, personal statements are inherently personal and meant to communicate your qualifications and show what kind of person you are. That said, there are still some general do’s and don’ts to consider when writing your personal statement. Submit the exact same essay to multiple schools.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Navigating the college application process can often feel like maneuvering through a maze of requirements, deadlines, and essays. Among the most daunting tasks can be the slew of supplemental essays many colleges and universities require. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Cornell University in Ithaca, New York is the first Ivy League college to officially released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. Cornell University 2023-2024 Supplemental Essay Prompts College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Required: Why are you drawn to studying the major you have selected?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rice is also rich in tradition—including its residential college system. Every new undergraduate student is assigned to one of eleven residential colleges. Each college has its own dorms, dining halls, shared public spaces, and revered set of customs.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Northwestern University Deering Library Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois has added six new essay prompts to its 2023-2024 supplement to the Common Application for first-year applicants. What is not yet clear is how such essays will be assessed by colleges’ application review committees.

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Ivy College Essay

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

How To Write Columbia’s Supplemental Essays Columbia University, an Ivy League college known for its intellectual community, academic excellence and vibrant campus life in the center of NYC, is a dream school for many aspiring students. Begin the process well in advance to avoid rushing through your essays.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You know that your college applicant is much more than a high GPA and solid standardized test scores—they’re an exceptionally intelligent, self-driven, independent thinker who would thrive in a rigorous but free-spirited academic atmosphere on a classic New England college campus. Does this sound like your child?

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Harvard’s 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts include new short answer questions like: “Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.” College essays are a unique genre of writing: they must illuminate your intellect, personality, and potential. Harvard’s Supplemental Essays 1.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ready to submit your main essay? But don’t relax just yet, because some of the most important essay components are still ahead. College essays, including the standard 650-word Personal Statement and all school-specific supplements, remain the components of your application that are still entirely within your control.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When looking to change colleges, students are required to re-enter the admissions process. There is more variation between what institutions will accept the Common Application, Coalition for College application, or their own applications for transfer admission than for first-years. It will allow you to centralize your applications.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 16, 2023

Applying to college can be a powerful, important experience in a students’ life: in a culture with fairly few rites of passage, this can feel like a first major step into adulthood. Unfortunately, the college application process can also be confusing and stressful. Common Application deadlines What Are the Common App essay prompts?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 13, 2024

Demonstrated Interest” has remained a hot-button issue in college admissions because applying can be an incredibly emotional process and it’s hard to understand how much demonstrated interest really matters. For one, it makes college applications more equitable, which saves everyone time and money. Reach out to us here.

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Fall for some people means apple picking and pumpkin lattes, but for high school seniors it means college applications. Writing the personal essay To be ready to apply to all schools, a student should have requested letters of recommendation, developed a thoughtful college list, and written the personal essay.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

University of Pennsylvania has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. All first-year applicants to Penn will complete several Penn-specific short essays; yet, for the first time, the exact prompts students respond to will depend on the school within the university that they are applying to.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And Northeastern isn’t alone: in the uber-competitive, post-pandemic admissions landscape , colleges and universities have been inundated with record-breaking application numbers, stretching admissions teams thin and leading students to wonder how they can pivot to stand out in the crowd. What does this mean for you?

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Scoir and College Essay Guy just hosted our event: How to Stand Out on Your College Essays This Fall. In case you missed it, we're rounding up the 5 biggest tips from the event to help you write outstanding personal statements, supplemental essays, and more! Hey, it’s Elena!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

We’re here to help you take your best shot at getting into Stanford , starting by teaching you how to write the Stanford supplemental essays. You’ll need to count on more than just your GPA and standardized test scores to stand out – which is where your essays come in. Don’t get discouraged! Who gave you this compliment?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

News and World Report this year , it’s no surprise that this prestigious college has a rigorous application, including several required supplemental essays. TTA Top Tip: Princeton requires applicants to submit a graded written paper, in addition to answering these supplemental essay questions. What brings you joy?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 30, 2024

In the last few years, the college landscape has changed quite a bit when it comes to demonstrated interest. Northwestern’s might seem a bit complicated at first glance, but we’re here to cut through the noise so you can focus on what matters most this college application season. Focus on that, and you’ll be just fine.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

Introduction: Transferring from one college to another is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and a well-crafted application. Whether you’re moving from a community college to a four-year university or seeking to get into the Ivy League, understanding what schools look for in a transfer application is crucial.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Common Application, The Universal Application, and Supplemental Applications for College It’s mid-August before your senior year and you’re feeling pretty good about your college applications. Until your best friend says , “That’s great, but have you started working on your supplemental applications?”

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Columbia University , a private Ivy League research university located in New York City, requires applicants to respond to five (very) short supplemental questions. Columbia’s 2023 acceptance rate was just 3.9%, making these essays all the more important in a competitive applicant pool. 150 words or fewer) 3. 150 words or fewer) 4.

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Princeton College Consulting

MAY 12, 2023

W ith the common application personal statement and individual colleges’ supplemental essays, students applying to 10 -12 colleges (a reasonable number) may have to write 20 or more essays to complete their applications. Understand your essay as part of your whole application. Here’s how: 1.

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 24, 2024

It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college. At the end of the day, colleges do not grant admission to test scores and grades.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For the 2023-2024 application cycle, Cornell University has a new supplemental essay question required of all applicants. Civil War, Ezra Cornell wrote, “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” Students want to focus on the ‘any person’ part here.”

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 26, 2024

News & World Report ’s “Best Colleges” list. For so long, colleges didn’t define demonstrated interest explicitly or disclose how much it factored into their decisions. Luckily, that’s changed, and Stanford — like everybody reputable in the college admissions game — has spelled it out for us. And that??? Contact us today.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For the 2023-2024 application cycle, Dartmouth College requires all applicants to respond to three supplemental essay questions, listed below. In your short essay, prospective students are asked, “as you wonder and think, what’s on your mind?” We also love the option to “Celebrate your nerdy side” in a short essay.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The University of California — Los Angeles receives the most applications of any college in the nation. Included in this application are eight short “personal insight questions” in lieu of one longer personal statement. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays. Let us help.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 27, 2024

They go on to write: “We conduct a comprehensive, holistic review of your application to consider academic and personal characteristics. We also consider personal qualities, as revealed in community involvement, leadership and achievements.” To do this, you need to make sure your essays etc. USC also has a supplement.

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If you only need help with the last-minute personal essay, skip this first part.) Start here: Make a list of all the essays you have to write. Organize all your essays: Organize by Why College, Why Major, Diversity, EC, Change the World, Brings You Joy, etc. Not to worry – it’s not too late! Update it daily.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As you delve into Northwestern’s supplemental essays , consider how your unique background and aspirations align with the university’s values and offerings to craft a compelling application that showcases your potential as a Wildcat. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As we catch our breath from the early wave of application deadlines, turning our sights from supplemental essays to stuffing and pumpkin pie recipes, we’re taking a moment to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude at TTA. Colleges signal their institutional values through the questions they ask of their applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 21, 2023

In our June 29, 2023 post, “The End of Affirmative Action and the Future of College Admissions,” we discussed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the legality of race-conscious admissions and its likely effect on the upcoming admissions cycle. Or consider our Essay Guidance and Common App 911 bundle for a complete application package!

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For the 2023-24 application cycle, to get to know their (many) applicants, Yale requires students to respond to a variety of short-answer questions, ranging from just 35 words to a more robust 400-word essay. Next comes the infamous “Why _ college?” TTA Top Tip : Have an upcoming college interview? BECOME YOUR WHY ESSAY.

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