Tips for Writing a College Application Essay
Writing your college admissions essay can be quite daunting. Where do you even start? What topic should you write about? How long should it be? While there are many different…
Peeling Back the Layers of the Signature College Counseling Team
Signature College Counseling’s team is deep with talent, years of experience and expertise. You can read about our depth in our previous post Signature College Counseling By The Numbers. Beyond…
Signature College Counseling by the Numbers
11Years in business 10Team members, including coaches and counselors 2IECA certified college counselors 6Essay coaches 1Copy editor 2Application specialists 2Interview prep coaches 5Pets owned by team members and spotted during…
What Makes a Good College Admissions Essay?
We get asked by our students all the time as to what makes a good college admissions essay. By this, they are referring to that personal statement that goes to…
When Should You Write Your College Essay?
If you’re like most students, you may be dreading writing the essay for your college applications. And if you’re reading this blog you may be wondering how long you can…
How Do You Write a Good College Essay
Your college essay is not like any other essay you have ever written and doesn’t follow the same structure from the essays you have previously written in high school. This…
Can You Use the Same Essay for Different College Applications?
Personal statement or the primary essay, supplemental essays, additional information essay. I’m so confused! Can I use the same essay for all my college applications? You can use the same…
How Do I Start a College Essay?
Most colleges require that you submit an essay or personal statement as part of your college application. Many students dread writing their essays, and many put off writing them until…
Your College Essay: Words from the Experts
Contract Cheating. Yes, it exists. You can buy your college essay online. Yes, this is cheating, and you will most probably get caught, which will have life-altering consequences. But why…
College Essay: Less is More
Rid yourself of those meaningless words, “very” being one of them. They just take up space and dilute your intended meaning.
To Write or Not to Write, That is the Question
Every year it happens. I dread it. I can’t stop it, they can’t stop themselves. But when I read the revisions my heart sinks and I know it to be true.
Too Many Cooks May Spoil the Essay
As our students embark on the essay portion of their college admissions journey, one of my coaches gives a little speech. She reminds the student that the essay is just one part of their application.
Common App Essay Prompts Announced
Got some time to think? Why not think about the Common Application essay prompt?
College Essay Writing
College Essay Writing: Essays are the way colleges can sift down to their acceptance pool. 90% who apply academically fit, the essays further sift it down.
Submitting Supplemental Essays with your Application
Submitting Supplemental Essays with your Application I recently worked with a student on her college essays but she decided to complete and submit her Common App applications on her own. …