Jason 
Two words: Gifted. Kid. If you’re a student with a low GPA but a high SAT/ACT score, you’re likely a gifted kid. This means you could pass tests using your talent but can’t motivate yourself to fulfill your potential in class. Okay, let’s address a common question: is it possible to have a low GPA … Read more
A few months back, we had a client from Charlotte, NC. Their story was not all that different from what you’ve probably heard: ambitious, young, hard-working, and with a whole life ahead of them. They also had a fantastic GPA, a very high SAT score, and many extracurriculars behind them. In other words… They were … Read more
I’m Jason. I’ve worked as a college admissions consultant for a few years now helping students get accepted into some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, including but not limited to… … and a plethora of other high-demand T-20 schools. If you want to check out how to get accepted into these T-20 … Read more
If you’re looking for how to write the UC Additional Comments section, want to know how to make the most of it, or are just generally confused by it, look no further! We’ve compiled everything you need to know to write a winning Additional Comments Section in the UC application that will portray your application … Read more
So, you have a high GPA but a low SAT/ACT score. Or, maybe it’s your child with a high GPA and poor test scores. Perhaps you have a 3.85 GPA but scored 1200/1600 on the SATs. Maybe you earned a 4.0 GPA but were quite surprised to see you scored 1100/1600 on your first SAT … Read more
Note: it takes a lot of courage and bravery to write your college essay about being gay, lesbian, bi, or trans (LGBT). Any form of coming out or personal experience about sexuality in your college essay is not easy to write. And, there are a lot of misconceptions regarding the topic. Thus, we’ve taken good … Read more
So: you’ve just been rejected by UCSB and are scouring the internet for example UCSB appeal letters that worked. Ouch. It’s not easy; after all, there aren’t a lot of options out there on the first page of Google that have successful examples of UCSB appeal letters. That’s actually why we wrote this article. We … Read more
We all know why you’re here reading this article: you need to write a winning Master’s in project management essay that gets your foot in the door. Or… maybe it’s a Master’s in Investment Banking. Or… Quantitative Finance? Frankly, it doesn’t really matter what the title is. This guide works very well for anyone looking … Read more
The UCLA supplemental essays (which are just the UC PIQs) are some of the most commonly requested essays we get. And, there’s a good reason for that: UCLA is a coveted school all across the world. Surprisingly, it seems to even have more demand than UC Berkeley. Why? Well, who wouldn’t want to live in … Read more
Ahh, the SATs and ACTs. They’re the bane of every child’s existence. If you attended college in the States, it was likely yours too. Let’s be frank: no one likes to take either test. Both the SAT and ACT are long, difficult, and take much preparation. In addition, tutoring and preparation can cost a pretty … Read more