Define Yourself

No, seriously. What would you do if you were asked to define yourself? You have seven pages of the common application, plus a supplement if asked. But don’t tell too much, after all, only fifteen minutes are spent reviewing your application. So you better be your best self. Don’t make any mistakes, mind you, and [...]

Submitting Applications

I just submitted two applications. I’m very confident about my essay, and I read my application over probably twenty times. Still, I’m nervous about what I wrote. I, of course, had to read it again AFTER I pressed “Send.” I found a mistake. Not an egregious mistake, and college admissions officers probably won’t even notice. [...]