Many students aim to attend summer programs throughout the US and with deadlines for many of these just around the corner, we thought this would be a great chance to share a bunch of guides we created for summer programs. Below you'll find:
Guides to a dozen plus selective summer programs
Overviews of these programs, including deadlines, selectivity, and what to expect in the programs
Application requirements, and how to put your best foot forward
How to Combine Your College Essay Prompts (To Save 20+ Writing Hours)
I’ve developed a pretty simple, step-by-step process to help you see which essay prompts can overlap. Follow my lead and it may not only save you dozens of hours of writing, it could improve the quality of those essays.
The "Why This College" Essay
Seems pretty natural that a school wants to know why you chose them, right? Read this step-by-step guide on writing the infamous “Why Us” essay.
The "Extracurricular Activity" Essay
In this post, I’ll share some practical tips for how to write about your extracurricular involvement in your college essays.
The "Why X Major" Essay
Tons of colleges require a supplemental essay that asks something like, “Why did you choose your major?”
The Community Essay
These essays are a chance to say: “Here’s how I connect with folks in my community. And if accepted to your college, I’ll probably be active in getting involved with that same community and others on your college campus.”
the Short Answer Questions
Dive into eleven do's and dont's for how to ensure your short answer questions are doing their job of highlighting your genius, your experience, your talents, and your personality.
How to Write the Stanford Roommate Essay
This is a must read for anybody writing the Stanford roommate essay: included is an example essay, a detailed breakdown, helpful tips along the way, and a section on how to revise your essay too.
