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Common App Launch Day! Class of 2026 Tips
Class of 2026…the Common App is ready for YOU! This is an exciting day and the beginning of a new chapter for college-bound students. Here are some of my tips for navigating this year's Common App. Side note...one of my first PR campaigns many years ago was 7-Eleven's...
What’s New with the Common App – Class of 2026 Updates
Every year, I wait with great anticipation for the “What’s New with the Common App” counselor webinar. I love hearing about updates early so I can share them with my students. Hard to believe, but the Common App turns 50 this year! They’ve given it an overhaul...
Class of 2026 – Common App Announces CHANGES to Additional Info & Community Disruption Questions
There are two OPTIONAL writing sections on the Common App beyond the main essay, and for the first year in a long time, changes were just announced. First, these are TOTALLY OPTIONAL. You do not have to answer these questions. For school-specific supplements, I rarely...
Class of 2026 – Common App Just Announced Main Essay Prompts! And some changes…
Just in...the main essay prompts for the Class of 2026 have been announced! And they're the EXACT same as last year: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If...
What’s a LOCI, and how should you write it?
LOCI = Letter of Continued Interest. What are some reasons you'd want to write one to colleges? You were deferred and want to update them to increase your chances of a YES. You haven't heard yet and want them to know you REALLY want to attend and why. You have...
I applied, now what? 2024 Edition 🙂
Every year, after the November 1 deadline, many students are done applying, and many are still hitting SUBMIT through January 1 & beyond. Wherever you fall in that mix, you want to start thinking about post-application strategies. My article last year is still...