College Counseling Blog

Navigating Common App Recommendations
by Shiv G. As high school seniors embark on their college application journey, one crucial aspect often overlooked is securing...

The Importance of the Activities List for Common App & UC App
by Jennifer L. Both the Common App and the University of California (UC) application request students to include a list...

How to Approach the Common App Honors Section
by Sarah M. While college essays provide the most direct opportunity to tell admissions officers about who you are, it...

So Many Colleges, So Many Choices!
by Jennifer L. While last week's post discussed the basics you should consider for your college list, how do you...

The College List
by Sarah M. There are thousands of colleges in the United States, and picking which ones to apply to can...

The Importance of Personal Growth in High School Summers
by Shiv G. While it may be tempting to spend these months doing nothing but lounging by the pool or...
College Essays Blog

How to Write About Career in a College Essay
by Michelle P. What is the career that you imagined you would have as a kid? An action movie star?...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #7 – Free Choice
by Sarah M. Prompt 7: “Share an essay on a topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #6 – What Topic Do You Find Most Exciting?
by Michelle P. Common App prompt #6 asks: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #5 – Personal Growth
by Sarah M. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #4 – On Gratitude
by Lillie W. Two years ago, a new prompt showed up among the Common App’s standard seven personal statement options,...

How to Write for Common App Prompt #3 – Challenging a Belief
by Molly R. Previous Essay Narwhal blogs have shared tips and tricks for Common App Prompts #1 and #2. This...