Summer is a perfect time for college-bound juniors to begin crafting their personal statements. A personal statement is required by many colleges, and is arguably the most important component of the application. Each school has a unique personal statement requirement, so it’s paramount you follow the directions perfectly. For example, if you do not adhere [...]
Last week we began talking about the benefits of starting the college application process during the summer of junior year. In looking at the process in terms of separate chunks, our focus today is the essay. So how should you get started on your essay? Read the prompts on the Common Application webpage and start [...]
Summer is the best time for high school juniors to begin the college application process. So what should you focus on this summer? Over the next several weeks, we will be discussing how students can begin crafting their best application. There are two key components to creating your best application – starting early (remember, summertime [...]
