Essay Scoop: University of Chicago Essays

Knowing that the University of Chicago essays may surprise you, let’s take a look at past prompts to help you prepare!
What Is a Pre-College Program, and How Do I Find Them?

So what is a pre-college program, and how can it help college applicants succeed?
Which Colleges Should I Visit?

Visiting colleges is one of the most exciting parts of the college application process. Still, you have to face a difficult question: which colleges should I visit?
How To Sell Yourself In Your Essay

College admissions is a bit like marketing. You want to showcase your best self. Sometimes, that’s a little difficult to do – especially if you’re more into the service part and not the ‘public’ part. It can be uncomfortable to feel like you are boasting about yourself. Here are a few tips on how to channel your inner rockstar.
How to (Really) Impress Admissions with Extracurriculars

Let’s discuss how to actually impress admissions with your extracurriculars to make your hard work count!
The Best Framework for Extracurriculars in High School

We hope the following outline will help you plan a framework for extracurriculars in a more organized fashion.
Essay Scoop: Johns Hopkins University Essay

Drawing on our expertise and experience, here’s our guidance on how to successfully address the prompt for this important Johns Hopkins University essay.
Essay Scoop: How to Answer Caltech’s Essays

Today we’ll review each essay prompt to help you ace every one. See our guidance below for how to address Caltech’s essays for the 2016-17 application cycle.
Essay Scoop: How to Answer Yale Essays

ĆĀ Like its Ivy League counterparts, Yale only admits a small percentage of its applicants. The short answer component of the Yale application offers students the opportunity to tell the admission committee more about themselves – ĆĀ activities, interests, or experiences that have been meaningful to you and will make you stand out from the rest. Here is some practical advice on what you should include in your responses.