Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, has a reputation for offering both rigorous academics and an enriching campus environment. Unsurprisingly, its location in the heart of the nation’s capital means its most popular majors are Government, Economics, History, Finance, and International Studies and Relations. However, apart from these heavy hitters, Georgetown boasts several unique, lesser-known […]
So, you’ve come to the end of the list of options for the Common App essay and found yourself in the open sea of possibilities that is #7: “Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your […]
No matter who you are or what kind of life you have led up until this point, there is an engaging Common App essay topic already inside of you. In fact, there are numerous amazing topics hiding in that noggin of yours; your challenge is to knock those gems loose so we can look them […]
Along with writing the Common App essay, each applicant has the opportunity to submit an Activity List of up to ten (10) items along with a list of any honors and awards. Categories of activities range from volunteering to clubs and athletics, so you have a chance to round out your application with all sorts […]
It’s hard to believe but the 2024-25 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]
What do the 2024-25 Coalition Application essay prompts really mean, and how should you approach them? CEA’s Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to break it all down.
So: you’ve written your Common App personal statement, finished your supplemental essays, acquired recommendations from your favorite teachers, created a fantastic activity resume, sent out your applications, crossed your fingers (and toes!), and now all you have left to do is wait for the results. And waiting is the wooorst! Especially for the 2024-25 admissions cycle, […]
For students who hope to submit applications to a range of colleges, including the UCs, we always recommend writing your Common App 650-word personal statement before your UC personal insight essays. (And for good reason!) Here’s why: 1) The Common App Prompts are Confirmed First The Common Application prompts are usually confirmed in January or […]
Deadlines are the worst. Even the word looks terrifying. It has the word “dead” in it. What’s with that? Bitter feelings aside, deadlines are inevitable. And many Regular Decision deadlines are going to be here before you know it. Whether you’re applying Regular Decision to safety, target, or dream schools, it’s important to make sure […]
The MBA application process can be daunting, but don’t worry—we’re here to help! Read on to find out everything you need to know about your MBA Admissions Essays. What is the purpose of the MBA essay? Just like for your undergrad applications, your MBA essays are there to help admissions get to know you as […]
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