by Amy Smith | Feb 28, 2023 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students, Common App
High school juniors, guess what? The Common App just announced the main essay prompts, and they are STAYING THE SAME as last year! These are just IDEAS to spark your #1 headline. Your main essay (up to 650 words) should be the biggest story about YOU! So use these...
by Amy Smith | Jun 10, 2022 | College Admissions, College Essays, Common App, Reporting Activities
Every year, I look forward to sharing updates to the Common App, especially those related to the writing sections. Here’s the scoop for the 2022-23 cycle. Applications via the Common App launch 8/1. I recently attended a Counselors Webinar and have some news to share....
by Amy Smith | Mar 17, 2022 | College Admissions, College Essays
I haven’t seen a change in the Coalition App prompts in a while, and this year, wow! A lot of changes. I didn’t consider their old prompts very enticing, and regardless of the portal my students use, I’ve favored the Common App prompts for eliciting...
by Amy Smith | Jul 31, 2021 | College Admissions, College Essays
The Common App recently shared “What’s New with Common App,” outlining changes we’ll see this year. I’ve summarized some of the key changes you’ll see in this year’s Common App below: Main Essay prompts. They deleted one (problem you’ve solved) and added one (about...
by Amy Smith | Apr 22, 2021 | College Essays
After a busy year of online learning with students, I introduced a NEW workshop for 2021 – “How Early Research and Planning Can Power Your College Essays AND List.” I’ve found that when students uncover unique, interesting facts about a college...
by Amy Smith | Jan 30, 2021 | College Essays
Thanks so much to Moira McCullough of College Scoops for interviewing me on her podcast about how to Find Your Wow Factor. I’m so impressed with Moira’s venture, a GREAT way to get the inside scoop on colleges from actual students!!! I’ve always said...
