There are basically two things every high school student needs when it comes time to apply for college; a transcript of your grades and your essay. The transcript is a straight forward record of your ...

At its core, Irena Smith’s job as an independent college counselor means being a writing coach. With a PhD in comparative literature, the former Stanford admissions officer helps her teenage clients ...

You have worked hard throughout your academic career. You’ve even served your community as a volunteer. And that’s not all; you’ve amassed reference letters from teachers, coaches, counselors, and ...

Amid a sea of applications, college hopefuls have just a few opportunities to stand out: grade-point average and test scores; extracurricular activities; and, of arguably increasing importance, the ...

Writing the personal essay for your college application can be tough, but we’re here to help. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, but the sooner you begin, the more time and thought ...

ABOUT 25 MINUTES AS WELL. THE FIRST DEADLINE FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS IS NEXT MONTH. IT’S JUST DAYS AWAY AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND ESSAYS. KCRA 3 IS DEIRDRE ...

A student’s grades and test scores are significant, but they only reveal part of the tale. Students have a unique opportunity to show the unique characteristics in the essay, which colleges use to ...

Game on! It’s the fall of your senior year of high school and you are ready to apply for college. Or are you? The process actually begins well before. Weighted more heavily than ever before, the ...

(Mass Appeal) - Writing a college essay is a daunting task for some students. It's a crucial piece of the application process, so with it comes a lot of pressure and questions about how to make it ...

If you talk to your friends — or worse, your parents talk to their friends — you might feel like you need to write a heroic narrative about overcoming monumental challenges while accumulating an ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Your college essay is one of the most personal and impactful parts of your application. While ...