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The 5 Traits Colleges Look for in Applicants

Brad Schiller

Colleges require essays so they can assess whether you'll be successful in college and beyond. To prove you'll be successful, you must describe experiences you've had that showcase the 5 traits.

The #1 college essay myth (and what college admissions officers really look for)

Brad Schiller

Learn the difference between what colleges suggest you write your essay about and what college admissions officers are actually looking for.

The 8 Biggest Essay-Writing Myths, And Why the Reality Is Much Better

Brad Schiller

The biggest misconception out in College Essay-Writing Land is that college essays are complex, tricky undertakings you can only get through with hours of painful labor. Good news: that's dead wrong.

Demonstrated Interest: Why Showing Colleges You Like Them Gets You In

Brad Schiller

Many colleges assess demonstrated interest (likelihood to enroll), due to rankings. Applicants must research Why This School essays; show up at events.

What college admissions officers are looking for in college essays

Brad Schiller

Dig into Prompt's ultimate resource for learning what college admissions officers are looking for in college essays.

Passion Projects: The Unsung Key to a Stellar College Application

Brad Schiller

High School Passion Projects: How they help boost your chances of college admissions (with examples and step-by-step how-to’s for getting started).

How (and why) to Write a College Essay About Your Extracurricular Activities | Guide + Examples

Brad Schiller

A pernicious rumor claims that talking about activities from your Common App Activities List in college essays is redundant and harmful. Wrong! Done right, extracurriculars make excellent essay fodder. Read more for how to write a successful Common App Personal Statement using your activities.

6 Topics to Avoid in your College Applications

Brad Schiller

Sad news. Some of the most common application essay topics are also the ones most likely to get you into trouble, according to an analysis by our essay experts.

The Complete Guide to writing the ApplyTexas application | 2022-23

Brad Schiller

How to write a strong TexasApp essay and get good recommendations. What Texas colleges want. Mistakes to avoid.

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