Writing Common App Essays

Let’s talk about how to write great essays. By the way, what is a great essay? What makes it great?A great college essay paints the picture of the most important dimensions of your life in an inter...

Common App: Courses & Grades

Many universities don't require courses and grades. However, some universities including Stanford University require it. So, let’s complete this section as well.Here is how I completed it.a. Course...

Building College Resumes

Many colleges will recommend or require you to submit a student resume. In this article let’s learn how to build one.First let’s look at my resume.—-------------------------------------------------...

Common App: Family

Let’s fill in the Family section of the Common App. You observe how I have done it and fill in your application.a. HouseholdIn the following category, enter the details of your parent one (father o...

Common App: Profile

Let’s fill in the Profile section of the Common App. I have shared the details I filled for myself in different categories. You study them and fill it for yourself.a. Personal Informationb. Address...

Common App: Education

Now time for the Education section. Look at my application and complete your own.a. Current or Most Recent Secondary/High SchoolIf you don’t find your school in the search list when you click Add S...

USA Education Application: Introduction

Okay, let’s start building your application. Before you build your application, let’s understand where you build your application. I mentioned that you have to submit forms as an application just l...

Common App: Activities

In the activities section, you have to focus on a few things.Use stronger verbs. I’ll define “stronger” in a moment, but in short: Are you describing your activity in the most dynamic way possible?...

Submitting your Common App

Now that you have completed answering the “Common App”, you should answer some college specific questions, add recommenders and submit the application by the deadline.Navigate to the “My Colleges” ...

Navigating Common App

Let’s play with the interface of Common App and familiarize yourself with it. The first thing you do is create your account. To create an account, go to Common App and click “Create an account” at ...

Common App: Testing

Let’s fill in the Testing section now.a. Tests Takenb. SAT Testsc. Duolingo English Testd. Senior Secondary Leaving ExaminationsTesting section done. Awesome! Let’s complete the “Activities” sectio...

Common App: Writing

In the writing section, you will submit your personal essay and additional information. I have talked about personal essays after a few articles. Please follow along to write an impactful essay. Fo...

Common App: Fee Waiver

Before we talk about it, watch how we fill this section out.Do you notice that I checked the last option that says “I can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access couns...