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
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’ve already read a few other articles about ACT English tips. And, well, let’s be real. Some of them are right. They tell you how to get the right answers, how to avoid the wrong ones, etc. But, this is going to be a bit different. As someone … Read more
In this article, we’ll be discussing how to write the UC activities list. The UC activities list is an important element of your application. And, the right wording can help make your ECs and activities look much stronger than you expect. The University of California campuses receive many applicants every year. In particular, UCLA received … Read more
This article will cover the University of Virginia (UVA) acceptance rate. We’ll also answer some commonly asked questions, along with what you need to do to get accepted. The University of Virginia is a highly coveted public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. In the US News and World Report, they are ranked 25 in Top … Read more
In this article, we will cover how to write the Rice University Transfer essays. However, before we start talking about how to write the Rice essays, it’s crucial to know how hard it is to get accepted into Rice as a transfer. By knowing the difficulty, you’ll also know how much time and effort needs … Read more
This article serves as a comprehensive guide; it covers everything you need to know to get straight A’s in high school. I based this guide on my 10+ years of college admissions consulting, educational advising, and private tutoring. I also borrowed ideas from fellow colleagues working in children’s and adult psychology as well as some … Read more
In this guide, we’ll cover how to write the Carnegie Mellon waitlist essay. Unlike other waitlist essays, there are a few unusual rules to CMU’s waitlist essay that may complicate things. We’ll discuss them below, plus some of our top tips on how to write the essay and stand out in the waitlist pool. Table … Read more