How to Write the “Community Engagement” Essay

Many universities and colleges prioritize creating a diverse student body where…

How To Choose Your Common App Essay Topic 2021–2022

Columbia University, Supplemental Essay 2021~2022

“Columbia University is one of the world’s most important centers of…

How to write “Intellectual Passion” Essay

Each college application prompt is designed to evaluate different aspects of the…

University of Pennsylvania, Supplemental Essay 2021–2022

Penn’s academics are boosted by its inherent culture and…

How to start your college essay — from Ivy Class of ‘25

How to write “Why This Major?” Essay

“Why this major” essays go hand-in-hand with “Why us” questions. This essay gives you an…

Dartmouth College, Supplemental Essay 2021~2022

How to write “Why Us?” Essay

In the words of a former admissions officer, supplemental essays show if students did their homework on their…

Cornell University, Supplemental Essay 2021–2022

Cornell is a private, Ivy League university and the land-grant university…