As you prepare to apply to college, consider the sheer volume of student applications that pass through admissions officers’ hands each day. A former application evaluator from Brown University commented that, during her tenure, she and her colleagues were expected to read and decide upon five applications per hour. Or […]
Questions about Applications
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Chances are you already know the massive importance of the college application essay. In fact you might be freaking out about how/where to start. Keep calm and read our guides on Brainstorming Your Essay and Story and Format. But, did you know that the activities and awards sections can also be […]
Only after you have thoroughly brainstormed about yourself and your motivations, and written your application arc, is it finally time to pick a topic for your essay. We will tell you time and again at Better College Apps that your essay is about YOU–but you can’t ignore what the application […]
Many students struggle with identifying a good topic for their essay. Conventional wisdom says to start by brainstorming a list of potential topics, and chances are, you have already started a mental list of ideas. You might think you only have a few choices for topics, based on your activities […]
Here at Better College Apps, we believe that the key for every student to the college admissions process is simple: you are unique. Sure, you’re human so you have tons in common with the rest of us–but, as a human, you have your own life experiences, talents, and goals. There […]