What should I write my application essay/personal statement about? The goal of application essays and personal statements is to present your truest and most authentic self– things about you that can't be simply explained in your resume, test scores, or transcripts. These types of essays should...
The CEG mission is to bring more ease, purpose, and joy to the college application process via our library of free resources (much like this blog post). CEG also offers one-on-one essay help to students who need a little extra support. Learn more about our comprehensive one-on-one ess...
Between campus visits, standardized tests and application fees, families can spend hundreds of dollars on college before the acceptance letters start rolling in. On top of that, many students enter the college application process unaware of the costs. "I think that depending on the college...
During the application process Read the supplementary materials that come with scholarship application forms to better understand the program’s focus (community service, subject interest). Try to answer the questions with the focus area in mind. Answer questions as they are asked. Don’t go off ...
Don't fear the application process and start searching for BIPOC scholarships your freshman year of high school. J. Anthony CalhounOct. 15, 2024 Applying to Big-Dollar Scholarships Applications for large-dollar scholarships often require more steps to complete and can be more c...
This week,we talked about the application process for American colleges and universities.This is part eight in our Foreign Student Series. Earlier,we explained how to begin a search for schools by going to one of the American educational advising centers around the world.We also discussed the ru...
(This past weekend I had the privilege of teaching my daughter at East Beach in RI–hey, never mind that her first effort resulted in a complete heels over head 360). My father explained how good timing enables you to harness the full force of the swell just as the whitecaps begin to ...
She explained to me I could never reach the end of the ocean because the harsh line I had seen was actually an illusion called the horizon — there was no material end to the ocean. For a mind as young as mine was, the idea of infinity was incomprehensible. As my infatuation with the...
Not to frighten you, but this is a major decision in your life, possibly the biggest decision you’ve made so far. You don’t want to make it alone. Bring other people into the process, including parents, other family members, teachers, friends, college officials and college graduates. Th...
Therefore, I fully appreciate Jeremy and his efforts in helping me all the way through my application process, and I sincerely hope that ECL can provide more guidance for more future applicants who aspire to get inspired and motivated in their future college education in the US! Jacob 梁同学 ...