Writing Techniques

How to Write a Recommendation Letter
May
10
2023

How to Write a Recommendation Letter

A recommendation is a formal piece of writing. It's purpose is to endorse the student; so it letter must be lucid, well-structured, and specific.

How to Spend Less Time on a Much Better College Essay
May
10
2023

How to Spend Less Time on a Much Better College Essay

What's the point of a college essay? If you know what admissions officers are looking for, it's surprisingly easy to give it to them in just four or five hours. If you don't, it's common to spend tens of hours honing and refining an essay that flops.

All about test-optional (and when you should submit scores) | 2022-23
May
17
2023

All about test-optional (and when you should submit scores) | 2022-23

What the data says about whether or not to submit your test scores at test-optional colleges — warning: the data is sparse (not that it stopped us from digging in deeply).