Here’s a look at the University of Notre Dame’s 2020-2021 supplemental essay prompts and how to best answer them. The University of Notre Dame Writing Supplement consists of one (1) essay response to a required question and two (2) essay responses to questions you select from a list of options provided. In total, you will … Continue reading University of Notre Dame supplemental essays 2020

We recommend that, although the Williams College supplement is optional, you do your best to complete one. It never hurts to provide Williams with more information about your personality, passions and what you could provide the campus community. This is an opportunity for you to present another writing sample. It’s entirely optional, and you can … Continue reading Williams College optional supplemental essays 2020

Filling out the supplemental applications for several universities can be daunting. Our team of former admissions officers from highly selective colleges and universities (including Duke) are here to help! Please find below our advice and tips on how to answer Duke University’s 2020 supplemental essay questions. Required question: Please share with us why you consider … Continue reading The Duke University supplemental essay 2020

The Common Application does not go live until August 1, but students should begin working on their admissions essays now. If students are applying to colleges or universities accepting the Common Application the essays will remain the same as last year. Those questions include: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is … Continue reading How to start writing your college essay

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of millions of high school students. Classes are now held online; extracurricular activities and athletics have been cancelled; summer plans are up in the air; and standardized testing schedules have come into question. With so much uncertainty, it’s best to focus on what your child can … Continue reading How to prepare for college admissions with COVID-19