Here it comes—the behemoth that lurks in the dark, prompting you to look over your shoulder, a cold sweat dripping down your neck. Your breath quickens as you pick up your pace—but no matter how fast you go, it’s still just behind you. It’s the one admissions essay to rule them all: the dreaded Common […]
What is a College Essay Advisor? A College Essay Advisor is an expert in all things college applications who works directly with students to lead them through the process of brainstorming, writing, and revising their Common App essays and school-specific supplemental essays, as well as assisting with resume building and activity list creation. Our College […]
The college application as a whole is the story of you, from your transcripts to your activities list and expressed interest, but the Common App essay is a uniquely open-ended chance to share who you are at your core. Admissions readers are looking for resourceful and resilient candidates to join their student body. But how […]
We’re going to let you in on a little secret: it doesn’t matter which of the seven Common App essay prompts you respond to, and admissions does not play favorites with which one you choose! Yes, really! So take a deep breath, knowing that you have unlimited options when it comes to the ways in […]
To absolutely no one’s surprise, this was a very competitive year for college applications. With each passing year more applicants pen Early Action and Early Decision love letters to their dream schools. In response, top schools have carried on with their tradition of accepting a very small percentage of these eager applicant pools (but still […]
At CEA, we aren’t afraid to say it: using AI to compose your college admissions essays is not only dishonest, it’s also one of the worst ways for you to embark on a learning journey that’s meant to be the foundation of your adult life—and is easy for admissions to spot! Though you are relatively […]
Georgetown University is ranked #24 in the nation by US News and World Report, and is a top choice for many college applicants. However, unlike other top schools, it was founded in the Jesuit tradition, and continues to promote Jesuit values in its education and community. So what does this mean for you, a student […]
One of the best ways to get noticed as one of thousands of applicants to a college or university is to have a compelling and memorable story. The application as a whole is the story of you, from your transcripts to your activities list and expressed interest in their school, but the Common App essay […]
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 used AI to write your college admissions essay—maybe several of your essays? And now you’re rethinking whether that was the right call. Maybe you’ve even been deferred or rejected from your top-choice school. The good news is that there is still time for you to course correct before submitting AI-generated college essays that […]
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