College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I (Ethan) was curious, so I tagged each of the new prompts and found the most popular new prompt to be some version of the “contribution” prompt, asking what students might bring to the college community. Example: “Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

In our nearly 20 years of experience working with medical school applicants, the following six essays—with varying prompts—come up most often: Diversity essay Challenge essay (e.g., essay Part 5: The medical school gap year essay Part 6: The medical school leadership essay Part 7: The medical school “Anything else you’d like us to know?”

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 5, 2024

Paxson and comprised of members of the Corporation of Brown University and Brown senior faculty “to ensure that the University is fully realizing its educational mission and upholding its commitments to academic excellence, equity, access and diversity.” This new policy will begin with the class of 2029.

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

APRIL 5, 2023

By: Riley Teleise Blaber, A&S ’25 My best friend here at Cornell is still my freshman-year roommate. We met via Instagram, and it was so easy to find future Cornell students solely through the “Cornell ’25” in their Instagram biographies. Your four years at Cornell will fly by. So, treasure it!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Cornell’s recognizable motto hinges on the idea of “any person… any study” and as a university comprising several schools each focused in one broad area of study, it lives up to its mission through rich academic and extracurricular offerings, not to mention its gorgeous campus in upstate New York. Cornell’s 2022-2023 Prompts.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities. Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities. Changes in Admission Rates at Select Schools.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But getting into one of the T14 Law schools… That's an even bigger challenge, requiring more thoughtful preparation, determination, and perseverance. What are the T14 law schools? The fourteen law schools consistently ranked as the strongest institutions for getting a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Of course, you don’t need to apply to a T14 law school.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s interesting to note that the test optional admissions policy did not achieve the desired aim of a more diverse applicant pool. Research has increasingly shown that standardized test scores contain real information, helping to predict college grades, chances of graduation and post-college success.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2024

While each M7 school maintains its distinct strengths, the history of collaboration, shared values, and ongoing communication among deans and admissions professionals contribute significantly to their collective reputation. But… The M7 business schools aren’t the only ones offering worthwhile MBA programs.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

Quick facts and resources: Harvard acceptance rate: 3.19% Average SAT score for Harvard: 1515 Average ACT score for Harvard: 34 How to Get into Harvard What We Look For | Harvard Top 10 hardest colleges to get into Harvard may have the lowest reported acceptance rate. We’ll even highlight the easiest Ivy League school to gain admission to.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 6, 2024

If you’re considering STEM majors, we’d guess it’s one (Or maybe all? And more?) of the following reasons: You have a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You're intrigued by the prospect of contributing to groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that shape the future. What is it like to be a STEM major in college?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 5, 2024

If you’re considering STEM majors, we’d guess it’s one (Or maybe all? And more?) of the following reasons: You have a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You're intrigued by the prospect of contributing to groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that shape the future. What is it like to be a STEM major in college?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 6, 2023

A complete list of med school secondary prompts to help you get ahead and stay organized during your admissions process (Note: We recommend using this resource alongside our free, 102-page comprehensive guide to medical school applications, Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat.)

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 26, 2023

Students at Penn have a fire in their bell, and reflect the diversity of the world. It’s a big leap, and while there isn’t a specific degree that will get you that job description, there are a few things you can do in college to set you on a trajectory towards success. That’s the most of any one school in the world.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Cornell is an Ivy League university in Ithaca, New York, a small city just about equidistant between New York City and Canada. Cornell offers numerous academic programs through their eight undergraduate colleges that no other Ivy League university offers. Cornell may be your perfect fit. The acceptance rate is 7.3%.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 27, 2023

During your college visit, you’ll want to see if you can envision yourself as part of the community, which will ultimately help you make an informed decision about which college to attend. Visiting colleges is an exciting and important part of the college preparation process. What is the policy on deferring admission?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 19, 2023

Ranging from urban Columbia and UPenn to the more rural Dartmouth and Cornell, the “Ivy” moniker ties these schools together more by association and history than by any one collective attribute. The Ivy Plus schools typically include highly selective schools such as Stanford, MIT, Duke, and Caltech.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 6, 2022

While other Ivies (including Harvard and Cornell ) have already extended similar policies for years to come, Princeton has refrained from doing so. Of these students, 51% are female, 49% are male, and 17% are first-generation college students. The class represents 48 U.S. states (all except Maine and Alaska) and 76 countries abroad.

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BestColleges

MARCH 6, 2023

The first schools to leave the U.S. News rankings were Harvard Law and Yale Law. Critiques of the methodology include overemphasis on GPA and test scores and a lack of focus on need-based aid and loan forgiveness programs. Law schools were the first to leave, then medical schools, and now two undergraduate schools. Schools Withdrawn From U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 15, 2023

Pomona College Pomona typically ranks as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, known for its high level of diversity (over half the student body is comprised of domestic students of color), commitment to need-blind admissions, and enviable proximity to Los Angeles.

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Admissions Mom

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Many liberal arts colleges are particularly safe and welcoming to the queer community, where you can fully embrace your queer and trans joy. ⚧️In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, this post is for our trans, non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid friends. But your safety comes first. Or reach out to them online or by phone.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In addition to providing quality educations, the eight Ivy League schools— Harvard , Yale , Princeton , the University of Pennsylvania , Brown , Dartmouth , Cornell , and Columbia —are well known as highly selective, private institutions. Want to know exactly what it takes to get into America’s most selective colleges?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Law schools look for strong writers with exceptional analytical thinking and communication skills. Everything you need to know to get into law school, including how your GPA, LSAT score, personal statement, and letters of recommendation impact your admissions to America's top law schools. Learn how to get into law school.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 9, 2023

While this is a month to celebrate diversity in gender and sexuality with our rainbow apparel and flags – and in my case a huge inflatable rainbow in my front yard – it’s not all rainbows, sunshine, and unicorns when thinking about applying to college as part of the queer community. But your safety comes first.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

Many schools ask the same questions with slightly different wording, like the commonly used “diversity essay” which essentially asks how you contribute and benefit from diversity. Many essay prompts will ask you to write about extracurricular experiences in your life or to list interests such as your favorite movies or music.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The classes needed to meet premed requirements cover diverse and difficult material, including advanced physics, cellular biology, biochemistry, and even mathematics. Plus, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine consistently ranks within the top 5 institutions nationally and currently sits at #2 for research. This statistic deserves attention.

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 18, 2022

College interviews are a waste of time and resources. Most universities seem to agree. Among all of the silly and absurd aspects of applying to college, interviews are the most b t. Of the 16 admissions factors from the most recent NACAC survey, interviews rank fourth to the bottom. They change from year to year.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 18, 2023

So, you want to be a lawyer? Congratulations! Attending law school – and eventually practicing law – is a fantastic way to expand your strengths, enrich your academic life, engage in meaningful dialogues, connect with pressing, modern-day issues, and ignite your intellectual spark, all while working to change the future in meaningful ways.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 10, 2023

Each year, thousands of ambitious students from around the globe dream of becoming part of the MIT community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant campus community, MIT is dedicated to fostering an environment where you can grow academically, professionally, and personally.

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Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

But more recently, the co-authors write, there is more interest in HBCUs as supportive student communities. Diversity in admissions considers not only race, geographic location and sexual orientation; it also considers socioeconomic status. This is going to be a lengthy review. I had to do some homework after I read the book.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 17, 2023

Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details. January MASFPS/NAFEPA Scholarship This scholarship awards up to three state scholarships between $500 and $1,500 to eligible high school seniors. The application deadline is on January 12th. More info here. Public, private and homeschool students are eligible.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Learn how to get into U.S. medical schools as an international student. Plus, most require international applicants to meet certain additional criteria, like coursework at an American-accredited university or demonstrated proficiency in English. This may mean some extra time and work on your part, but take heart! Between the U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 3, 2023

What is a BS/MD program and how hard is it to get in? Learn the strategies you need to make it happen, plus a complete list of BS/MD programs BS/md programs provide students with a direct path to a career in medicine Part 1: Introduction to BS/MD programs Part 2: Is a BS/MD program right for my child? Thank you so much!!!!"

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Hanover Community Scholarship Program This offers thirty $1000 to $2000 scholarships to Worcester area seniors attending public high school. February Big Y Scholarship This is available to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, community college and non-traditional students. The deadline is January 1st. Website here.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Note: This doesn’t mean they should enroll in every tough course at their high school and local community colleges. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g., baseball), clubs (e.g., Science Quiz Bowl), jobs (e.g., working at a bowling alley), service (e.g., volunteering at an animal shelter), personal commitments (e.g.,

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