In this article, we’ll cover how to write the NYU essays as a CAS Economics major. We will also share two NYU Economics application essays that worked and helped our client get accepted. Additionally, if you’re interested in working with us and receiving help with your application essay, consider reaching out for a free consultation! … Read more
UIUC engineering is getting popular. Well, correction: it’s getting VERY popular. And, there’s a good reason for that… 95% of UIUC computer science majors had an internship or co-op during their degree program. Additionally, the average salary of full-time comp sci graduates was $136,542. And that’s all well and good. Students looking to make a … Read more
Choate Rosemary Hall (Also known as Choate) is one of the most prestigious private boarding and day schools in Wallingford, CT. It’s also considered one of the best feeder schools to Yale and other Ivy League schools. Prestigious schools like Choate have a long-standing relationship with schools like Yale, whereby the latter is subtly obligated … 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
Look, we’re going to be brutally honest: applying to UC schools as an international student is very, very, hard hard. Your chances of getting into UCLA and UCB as an international student are at the single digits. That makes it nearly as hard as getting into Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. This is not going to … 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 just got rejected by the UC schools and are looking to reverse your UC appeal rejection, this article is for you. This article covers undisclosed information regarding the UC appeals process. In particular, they sometimes overturn initial appeal rejections. This means that some students can reverse their UC appeal decisions. Frustratingly, UC admissions … 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