Content warning: discussion of traumatic subjects: suicide, sexual abuse, trauma, self-harm There's always a debate about which topics should be avoided at all cost on college essays. The short-list generally boils down to a familiar crew of traumatic or “difficult” subjects. ...
A few summers ago, I was in Colorado and getting a whoooooole lot of messages from anxious students about how to create a college list. It’s a daunting task even under the best of circumstances, and it can feel overwhelming. One ...
No doubt you already “know” extracurricular activities are important.You “know” colleges want you to not just be a great student and an amazing test taker (once again), but they also want you to spend time doing meaningful activities. 😊THE GOOD NEWS ...
Before I get started with all the amazing colleges still looking for students like you, I'm gonna link some posts you might find helpful at this stage of the admissions journey: My latest post about handling decisions, deferrals, LOCIs, and more ...
If you’re a procrastinator like me, you might have put off starting your applications until now. Not to worry – it’s not too late! But it's definitely time to get this party started – like right now. I mean like TICK ...
Yay you! You all made it through the early rounds, including the UC apps for those who applied to those schools. So, so, so many high fives to all of you!!! And many of you have even gotten some awesome acceptance ...
You may or may not know this about me, but I’m a big fan of yoga. Like I try to do some form of yoga every day. It keeps me healthy and balanced and taking care of my middle-aging body, but ...
Hello Early Bird Applicants! It’s Celebration Time! The first major early app finish line has passed, and I know you’re all ready for a break and a deep breath. So…. Yay! You did it! You successfully completed and submitted your first ...
Some general tips about the UC application: When creating your UC account, you should choose one email address and stick with it throughout the entire application cycle. School email addresses aren’t recommended due to how they tend to shut down after ...
Hello Beautiful Early Bird Seniors, If you've already gotten your early apps in -- give yourself a huge celebratory pat on the back! Congrats and good luck to you all. 💙 🍀 For those of you still in the weeds -- ...
