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I’m excited to announce that Strive Scan and I are hosting a Virtual College Fair on Wednesday, October 6th.
➡️Register for FREE todayto virtually connect with over 65 colleges & universities. ⬅️
During this free event, you’ll have a chance to hear from different colleges & universities from across the U.S., Canada, France, Australia and the U.K.. You can choose which colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions, and ask questions of the college representatives live.
Get online right at 3 pm (PST) to catch my opening session “How to Develop a Preliminary College List in Under an Hour.”
It’ll be an interactive session in which you can actually develop an initial college list—or refine the list you’ve already started—in less than 60 minutes. For real.
Registration is FREE for students (domestic and international), counselors/professionals, and parents! See you there!
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The “Why us” or “Why this college” essay is a chance for you to demonstrate why you’re a great match for a particular school.
In this college essay guide, I’ll cover how to write a great “Why us” essay, the most common mistakes to avoid, some things you’ll probably want to be sure you do. as well as a few of my favorite approaches.
In this video, I share a few tips on how to brainstorm a great personal statement topic. We’ll talk about what makes a great topic in the first place, as well as how to figure out whether your college essay topic is likely to work or not. Oh, and I talk a bit about you should ignore the Common App prompts when just starting out.
In this video, I’ll break down five Common App essay tips that should help you tell a unique story even if you haven’t faced any challenges. I’ll also show a few great Common App essay examples and explain why I think they work so well.
This is one of my favorite brainstorming exercises. It’s called the “21 Details” exercise.
It’s super quick and will help you generate plenty of ideas for your personal statement or supplemental essay topics. All you need is something to write on and 12 minutes.
Read the full guide here.
We partnered with the amazing Amanda Miller (and a few other financial aid experts) to create a brand new resource to help students and families navigate paying for college.
By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to …
- Find and apply for scholarships efficiently and successfully
- Determine which colleges are most likely to be affordable for you
- Apply for grants with minimal stress (#FAFSA)
- Make sense of your financial aid award letters so you can make an informed decision about college costs
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✏️ The first exercise is called “Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me,” and the second exercise is called “21 Details.”
Grab a sheet of paper or open a blank word document and start listing what makes you … you!
Don’t overthink it!
