How to Write a Scholarship Essay: Complete Guide + Examples
Two ways you can go with this: Approach #1: Use the resources above to write a great essay that spells out your big dreams, then end with 1-3 sentences describing specifically how you’ll use the scholarship money. (We’ll call this the “I have big dreams…
How to Research Colleges (Without Visiting a Campus)
Developing a great list of colleges takes time, research, and a whole lot of self-reflection. Throw in a global pandemic and remove the prospect of being able to visit a school in person, and knowing how to research colleges can be even tougher. But is…
Applying to College as a Homeschooler: Essential Tips and Resources
Take college prep courses. One of the best reasons to homeschool high school is the freedom to pick and choose the best classes and instructors and formats for you. Take online courses, community college classes, or homeschool co-op classes. Hire a tutor. Audit university classes….
Tips and Resources for Learning How to Apply to College in the USA for International Students
Written with David Hawkins of The University Guys Much of the advice on this blog will apply to international students. By “international” student here I mean either you don’t hold a US passport or you do and your high school education has taken place wholly…
How to Write a College Resume (+ Example Templates)
Remember those kids who started random clubs like underwater basket-weaving just so they could write “Club President” on their resumes? Even if the club never met? Right. This section is your chance to show that you’re different, because it’s more than just your responsibilities. It’s…
How to Decide Whether to Apply Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED)
What About Early Action? Applying EA may or may not increase your chances of admission, but it can’t hurt unless you need: more time to write a really great application, higher test scores, or to count senior year grades. If you need more time to…
11 Essential Tips for Transferring Colleges
Contact the transfer advisor at the schools you’re interested in to ask if they limit transfer credits. Ask if there are other limitations–some schools, for example, don’t want to take students for a particular major. Others may take students in the fall but not in…
College Application Fee Waivers: Who Qualifies and How to Get Them
Written by Dustin Lynn (Director of College Counseling at Battle Ground Academy in TN) and Andrew Moe (Director of Admissions at Swarthmore College in PA). In this post, we’ll cover: What is a college application fee waiver? Who qualifies for college application fee waivers? How…
College Application Timeline for International Students
Written by Tiffany Knight and Emily Dobson —Disclaimer: This timeline is focused on the US admissions process. If you are considering applying outside of the US, please note the respective country’s deadlines for applications and visas. THE YEAR BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE AUGUST & SEPTEMBER…