by Amy Smith | Mar 3, 2025 | College Essays, College Students, Common App
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...
by Amy Smith | Mar 3, 2025 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students, Common App
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...
by Amy Smith | Nov 4, 2024 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students
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...
by Amy Smith | Sep 26, 2024 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students, Common App
As students start finishing their activity lists & main essays, they move to supplements! Those are the extra questions SOME but not ALL colleges add to the mix. While the questions don’t change MUCH year to year, we continue to see more questions related to...
by Amy Smith | Aug 1, 2024 | College Admissions, College Essays, Common App
Class of 2025…the Common App is ready for YOU! This is an exciting day and the beginning of a new chapter for students applying to college. I realize it also comes with some stress, so here are some of my tips for navigating the Common App. Account Rollover...
by Amy Smith | Jun 2, 2024 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students, Common App, Reporting Activities
Every year, I look forward to this counselor webinar, especially because I want to identify any changes to the writing portions of the Common App so my students can start early. Here are the writing headlines this year for the Class of 2025: Main Essay – No...
