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How Admissions Officers Read Applications

How Admissions Officers Read Applications

Understand how college admissions departments read your application

College AdmissionsValerie ErdeFebruary 2, 2026College Admissions, College Application, Common Application, Holistic Review

Level Up Your Common App. In One Weekend

Level Up Your Common App. In One Weekend

Simple steps to improve your Common App.

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeOctober 29, 2021Common Application, College Application, College Admissions, College Application Essay, Extracurricular activities

Real College Essays That Work 1: Princeton

Real College Essays That Work 1: Princeton

Quirky topic, great essay.

College Essays & Supplements, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeMay 11, 2021College Essay, Common Application, College Admissions, College Application Essay

College Supplements: Avoid These 5 Pitfalls

College Supplements: Avoid These 5 Pitfalls

5 Things to avoid in writing your college supplemental essays

College Admissions, College Essays & SupplementsValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020College Essay, College Admissions, College Application Essay, Common Application

How To Write A Compelling College Essay

How to write a compelling college essay

College Essays & Supplements, College AdmissionsValerie ErdeJune 7, 2020College Essay, College Admissions, Common Application, College Application, College Application Essay

11 Things You Can Do During COVID-19 by HS Grade

11 Things You Can Do During COVID-19 by HS Grade

Continue to learn, engage, and build your college profile even during COVID-19.

College Admissions, Summer Programs & ActivitiesValerie ErdeMarch 14, 2020Extracurricular activities, College Admissions, Common Application