In this article, we’ll be sharing one of our successful UC essay prompt 2 example essays that got accepted into UC San Diego. Our client in question was accepted into a rather competitive major (Engineering) even with a non-competitive academic profile. Best of all, we’ll show how to write with their level of creativity! That … Read more
UC Essay Prompt 1 Example Essay That Worked We are fortunate enough to have a UC essay example that has helped our client get accepted into UC San Diego. So, for all the applicants whose dream school is at UC San Diego, listen closely. First, a few stats. Applicant Stats UC GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1250/1600 … Read more
In most of our clients’ applications, as well as other successful applicants who’ve been accepted to their dream school, we’ve encountered a particularly interesting pattern in their admissions essay. About 70 percent of successful admissions essays have been versatile. Most universities they’ve applied to asked two different essay prompts and they’ve had at least one … Read more
This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to write a college essay introduction. I’ll be covering how to start the hook (the first few sentences or first paragraph) of your college app supplementals. Additionally, I’ll share 30 unique examples that worked for my clients! Some background info: my name is Jason. … Read more
Look, we’re just going to say it: Common App Prompt 7 is one of the best prompts students can answer. Seriously… While there are a few caveats, prompt 7 has proven (especially when we work with our clients) time after time that it’s the choice for truly standing out. Again, there are a few caveats. … Read more
In this article, we’ll be covering how to answer the Common App essay prompt 3. We’ll also be sharing an interesting example essay for prompt 3. You may use this essay as inspiration for your own essay. As a tip, don’t forget that you can draw themes and motifs from our example and use them … Read more
Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with a few ex-admissions officers in our circle, one of whom was a previous UC Riverside admissions officer. One of the things we discussed was how GPA was measured during the admissions process. It turns out the ever-elusive question of whether unweighted or weighted GPA is more important … Read more
For most schools, Academic performance (GPA) is one of the most important admissions factors. If you have a low GPA, your chances of acceptance into college are slimmer. However, college apps contain multiple factors: test scores (SAT/ACT), extracurriculars, volunteer hours, leadership experience, and college application essays to name a few. So, what happens if you … Read more
If you’re wondering how to get accepted into Tulane University, be warned: it’s not exactly as straightforward as you think. Like other elite private research schools, they boast a slim acceptance rate. And, over the past few years, their admit rate has only dipped. Additionally, more students are applying every year. However, good grades and … Read more
If you want to know how to get accepted into Reed College and become a Reedie (that’s what they’re called, how cute!) this article is for you. Reed College is a private Liberal Arts college known for its lush greenery, Tudor-Gothic architecture, and very progressive political culture. Perhaps most interesting is its unconventional grading system. … Read more