Category: Writing
Feb
The 2017-2018 Common App Essay Prompts: An Expert Guide
Gregg Prigerson & Benjamin P. Stern Gregg Prigerson has served as Assistant Director of Admission at Stanford University, Auburn University, the University of Alabama, and the University of Miami. Benjamin P. Stern is the founder and CEO of IvyAchievement. Both have read thousands of Common App essays and helped hundreds of students with them. … Continue reading The 2017-2018 Common App Essay Prompts: An Expert Guide
Nov
5 Tips For Writing Successful Personal Insight Essays
Writer’s block can be really tough when it comes to college application essays. Luckily, we’ve come up with helpful tips to help with writing your University of California personal insight essays! It’s mid-November, and UC application deadlines are rapidly approaching! If you started your application early and are already wrapping up, you’re likely still constantly … Continue reading 5 Tips For Writing Successful Personal Insight Essays
Oct
What’s the difference between early decision and early action? Should I apply?
It’s fall time in October. Most of your peers who are high school seniors are scrambling to put together their college applications, yet they’re not even due until the end of November. What gives “The early bird gets the worm.” You’ve heard this proverb before, and you’ve probably come to realize how true it holds. … Continue reading What’s the difference between early decision and early action? Should I apply?