Why Them?
The most common supplemental essay topic is some version of “why us?” The “why us?” question may be worded slightly differently by...
What Fine/Performing Artists Need to Know About Applying to College
While fine arts students need to be equipped to handle the academics of any college that accepts them, getting into many fine arts...
Are All College Application Essays Really the Same? (Spoiler Alert: No!)
Among the most important aspects of a college application are the essays. Most applications require them and they are often a student's...
Getting the Best Letters of Rec
Many colleges ask students to include letters of recommendations in their application packages. Often, though not always, they request...
What are Extracurriculars and Why do They Matter?
There's a lot of confusion about what colleges are "looking for" in terms of a prospective student's outside-of-class activities. In...
Guess Who Went to Cal State?
State schools can get a bad rap. In California, the larger of our two state university systems (in fact, the largest public university...
Should You Apply Early?
What does it mean to apply early to college? When do you need to submit your application and when will you receive a decision? What are...
5 Ways to Do Professionalism
Some of what goes over well at school may not cut it in the workplace. In your long career as a student, you've become keenly aware of...
The How and Why of Getting Yourself Out There
You’ve made it to college. You’re moved in and finally know where all your classes are. You know where to find the best salty snacks on...
If You Plan to Transfer From a Community College, You Need a Transfer Plan
There are many good reasons to begin your college journey at a two-year school-- it costs less money and is more flexible for a student...
