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What sorts of topics are “off limits” or ill-advised?
There are very few topics that are truly off limits, although most admissions officers and readers strongly prefer not to read essays of a sexual or suggestive nature. Extremely controversial…
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College Application Advice
What is the advantage of downloading application forms and applying online?
In addition to the obvious "green" advantage of saving paper, colleges prefer getting the materials online rather than having staff members opening and sorting thousands of envelopes. Many colleges have offered…
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College Application Advice
Are the short answer questions viewed as essays as well?
Anything that you write should be written well, with attention to proper style, tone, and content. It is another opportunity to shine. Even a sentence or two, or a short…
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College Application Advice
Do I need to write the “optional” essays?
You should definitely write the optional essays! First, an applicant should take advantage of any opportunity to demonstrate strengths and interesting qualities. Second, leaving out the essay says to the…
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College Application Advice
What if I am a “Legacy” candidate or a student athlete?
If you are a “Legacy” applicant or an athlete who is being scouted, it is often advisable to apply early to show that you are very serious about a particular…
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College Application Advice
Is it advisable to apply early?
It is certainly a good idea, assuming that you know which school you really want to attend, that you don’t need your first-semester grades to help your admission chances, and…
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College Application Advice
The Common Application
*This is an archived post. To read our updated information about the CA4, please go to our section on Admission FAQ's! The Common Application now offers a total of 463…
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Sample Questions for College Interview Practice
Who has had the greatest influence on you in your life? Who is your hero? Why? If you could meet one person, past or present, who would it be and…
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