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Personal Statements
Craft a compelling narrative about your journey, passions, and aspirations to stand out in the college admissions process.
Common App Essays
Typically under 650 words, the Common Application essays are an opportunity to showcase your unique voice and connect those to your future academic and career-oriented plans.
UC Personal Insight Questions
Compose concise, 350-word responses to four of the eight prompts from the University of California application. These reflections highlight your unique experiences and viewpoints, are crucial for admissions consideration.
Short Answers
Short answers for college applications are brief responses to specific questions or prompts, providing concise insights into the applicant's experiences and achievements.
Coalition Application
Similar to the Common Application, this application provides you with an opportunity to showcase your unique personal values and goals to college admissions committees in a compelling and reflective manner.
Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays address challenges or overcoming dilemmas. Some examples of these could be overcoming a learning disability, suffering a family hardship, or adapting to a new school/new communal environment growing up.
Why This University?
Referring to the “Why Yale?” or “Why UT Austin?” essays, these prompts discuss one specific university. Discuss their unique academic programs, clubs, study abroad opportunities, and anything else that makes that university different from the rest.
Diversity Statement
Discuss how your background, identity, or heritage would contribute to the diversity of the campus you're applying to. What from your heritage would you bring with you to college? And how could you educate others about that?
Creative Essays (i.e. Roomie)
Creative essays, like Stanford’s "Roomie Essay," invites applicants to creatively share insights into their personality and interests by imagining an engaging conversation with a potential college roommate.
College Essay Blueprint How To Brainstorm Ideas
Before writing, we start with brainstorming—uncovering meaningful moments that highlight your strengths, values, and growth. Through guided exercises, we find an authentic, compelling story.
College Essay Map Outlining Your Story For Impact & Finding Your Voice
Once we have your topic, we outline a clear beginning, middle, and end to ensure a smooth, engaging flow that captivates admissions officers.
Adding Meaning Analyzing What You’ve Learned
Now that your story is clear, we add depth by reflecting on what you’ve learned and how it’s shaped you, leaving the reader eager to learn more about your growth, values, and potential.
