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College Essays

How to Answer the University of Chicago Supplemental Essay Prompts

UChicago Essay Prompts 2019

You might assume that college essay supplements are merely an opportunity for a college to learn more about its applicants; that they are known to students only after they’ve made a decision to apply to a particular university; that they are rooted in some important academic or cultural aspect of the institution with which they are associated. For nearly every college, you’d be right.

But not so for the University of Chicago.

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October 9, 2018by Ian Fisher
College Essays

How to Write Princeton’s Supplemental Essays

Princeton essay prompts

The Princeton supplement is one of the most varied in terms of tone. One prompt asks for a long, thoughtful response, while the others are brief and informational rather than introspective. Let’s start with those short ones!

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October 4, 2018by Emily Toffelmire
College Admissions Consulting

Early Action, Financial Aid at Northeastern, Supplemental Essay Questions at Emory and Georgia Tech

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, Elizabeth Heaton is in the host seat and here to talk about early action, supplemental essays for Georgia Tech and Emory, financial aid at Northeastern University.

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October 3, 2018by Tova Tolman
College Admissions Consulting

Over-Packaging in College Applications, Essays on Extracurriculars, Satisfactory Academic Progress

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Ian Fisher digs into the nitty gritty details of completing college applications, talking with his guests about the hazards of “over-packaging” yourself in the application and the role of extracurricular activities in supplemental essays. He wraps up the program with a detailed look at the requirements that students must meet in order to maintain eligibility for financial aid.

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September 5, 2018by Kathy Ruby
College Admissions Consulting

Summer College Visits, The Common App Essay, and Tuition Refunds

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On this week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Ian Fisher tackles campus visits over the summer break, getting started on the Common App essay, and tuition refunds.

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June 13, 2018by Lauren Randle
College Essays

How to Write a Transfer Essay

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Transfer essays are different because transfers are different! As we used to say at Georgetown, every transfer has a story to tell…and the essay is their opportunity to do it!

The most frequent essay question for transfer applicants is “Why do you want to transfer to X School?” This is a two-sided question. It’s asking not only why you want to go to X school, but also why the school you currently attend isn’t a good fit.

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January 18, 2018by College Coach
College Essays

How Do I Write Brandeis’ (Optional) Supplemental Essay?

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If you’re working on your Brandeis University application, you might have noticed two important things: there is a writing supplement, and it’s optional.

Before we get to the questions themselves, let’s tackle the optional part. Your application will certainly be complete if you opt not to write the additional essay, but there are some students who should write it anyway.

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November 21, 2017by Elizabeth Heaton
College Essays

[Video] What Should I Write My College Essay About?

How’s that college essay coming? Not well? Then check out this insight from former Reed College admissions officer Ian Fisher on how to approach your personal statement in this installment of the College Coach video series, Ask the College Admissions Expert. Ian lets you know what college admissions officers are looking for in an application essay, how to choose a good college essay topic, and how to get started.

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November 16, 2017by Ian Fisher
College Essays

How to Write the Carnegie Mellon Supplemental Essays

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Carnegie Mellon University has just two required supplemental essays, one long and one short. You’ll also find two optional prompts that allow students to explain educational interruptions and discuss their CMU admission interview, if they had one.

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November 14, 2017by Emily Toffelmire
College Essays

Top Tips for Answering the University of Michigan Essay Prompts

University of Michigan Essay Prompts

Full disclosure: I’m a fan of University of Michigan and I’ve followed Michigan football since I was really young. Why is this relevant? Well, last year I traveled to Michigan on business and for the weekend traveled across the state to visit with admissions, take the tour, and take in a game at “the Big House.”

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November 7, 2017by Kennon Dick
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