Table of Contents Twenty years ago, I applied to the University of Chicago. After I completed the “uncommon essay question,” I encountered an additional prompt to answer. And while so much about UChicago has changed, including being part of the Common Application, the one question that hasn’t changed is this:
Creating a stand out college application is important. Colleges receive thousands of applications every year. More than 80% of colleges accept half of the students who apply. The other 20% are selective schools that struggle to differentiate between students who have outstanding grades and test scores. Therefore, selective colleges will
When you’re looking for money to pay for college, it’s hard to know if a scholarship is legit. It’s a big waste of time to apply for scammy scholarships that don’t lead to any wins. There are many scholarships disguised as marketing efforts by companies who want your private information. In
In previous posts, I wrote about how to find scholarships. Also, I showed you the tools, technology, and systems that you need to organize and grow your scholarship efforts. You may have followed all of these tips. Now you’re submitting a lot of scholarship applications. But, unfortunately, after all that
If you remember anything from this year, building a balanced college list is important. A balanced college list is 8 to 10 schools that fit what you’re looking for in your education. Beyond the rankings, a good college is one where you’ll learn, be engaged, thrive, and speak highly of
