You can start working on your college essays whenever you want. The key to getting started is figuring out which colleges you want to apply to, since that will determine the specific essays that you will need to write…

The answer is no.

You may not know this, but there are many…

Summertime is an opportunity to take a deep dive into disciplines you are considering for your major in college.

While there are endless options, here’s a few ideas:

Do you see yourself studying a highly specialized discipline in the world of science?

Ever since the outset of the pandemic, many colleges and universities are now saying that SAT or ACT test scores are “optional.”

So now you’re wondering if you should undertake the lengthy process of studying for and taking these tests…

Certainly, the best time to ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation is during the time frame when you’re in their class— and then again at the beginning of your application cycle.

Professional development is whatever you want it to be. It just means that you are taking whatever you are learning and finding ways to apply it in the real world. And by ‘real world,’ I mean the global economy and workforce. 

A college application essay is your opportunity to be your authentic self. You should write whatever you want. The goal is to convey who you really are and what you stand for!