College articles tagged with Expert Advice
June 5, 2025
What Looks Good on College Applications? 6 Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out
What do colleges look for in applicants? How can you make your college application stand out? Read this article to learn about six ways to strengthen your candidacy and get into your dream school.
June 2, 2025
UC Berkeley vs. Stanford: Application, Acceptance Rates, & Programs
Compare UC Berkeley vs. Stanford on application, acceptance rates, programs, tuition, and outcomes. Find out which school fits your goals in this in-depth guide.
May 28, 2025
What AP Test Scores Do Colleges Accept?
All you need to know about AP classes for undergraduate degrees, including an overview of AP courses offered, the hardest and easiest AP classes, and school-specific guidelines.
May 16, 2025
How to Get a 36 on the ACT (From a Pro Tutor)
Overwhelmed by the ACT? Need an organized, straightforward study plan that gives you real results? Bryce R, a test prep coach who has helped over 100 students, provides his insight and master plan to tackle every concept on the 4 sections of the ACT.
May 15, 2025
How to End a College Essay (With Examples)
Learn how to end your college essay with impact—straight from an admissions expert. Discover the key dos and don'ts, plus actionable tips to make your writing stand out to admissions committees.
March 6, 2025
How to Crack the "Why This School?" College Essay: 5 Tips for Success
A Dartmouth College graduate and admissions coach shares a five-step plan for tackling the most generic yet tricky college essay prompt: "Why this school?" Learn how to make your candidacy stand out to the admissions committee.
March 6, 2025
Writing the College Essay: Dumplings, Dogs, the Letter S, and the 5-Step Process That Makes Sense of All the BS
This five-step framework will help you demystify the falsely daunting task of writing your college essay and craft a piece that ties the full story of your application together in a way that speaks to the college of your dreams, from a Dartmouth alumna and college admissions coach.
March 6, 2025
The 10 Most Common College Interview Questions (And How to Answer Them)
Prepare for your university interview with our comprehensive guide to the most common university interview questions and sample answers.
March 6, 2025
4 Tips to Elevate Your College Essay
In this article, Mel B., a former UT Austin adcom member and current Leland coach, shares four invaluable tips to take your college essay from ordinary to exceptional.
March 6, 2025
How to Write an Amazing College Essay: 3 Tips for Success
A former admissions committee member outlines some of his best advice for writing a killer college application essay that will not only impress the AdCom, but also get you admitted into your dream school.