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The Essays are the most important qualitative aspect of your admissions profile. They account for 10-30% of your admissions decision and can sometimes be the only way you can show your unique value and context.
  • Personal Statement/Common App Essay

    This is a 650-word essay that you write once for all 1,000 common app schools to see.

    What Colleges Want To See

    Clarity of thought and writing

    Your essay should demonstrate your ability to write effectively and organize your thoughts coherently.

    Self-reflection

    Your ability to introspect and learn from your experiences is crucial. Colleges look for signs of growth.

    Authenticity and Personality

    A sense of your genuine voice and who you are, not just what your grades and activities say.

  • Supplementary Essays

    These essays aren’t required by all colleges and are between 250 - 650 words. They have a more focused prompt. 

    What Colleges Want To See

    Specific Interest in the School

    They look for detailed mentions of specific programs, professors, or facilities that attract you to the school.

    Career and Academic Goals

    How attending their school will help you achieve your academic and career objectives. 

    Contribution to Campus Culture and Diversity

    What unique perspectives or experiences you can bring to their campus.

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    Application components for the top 250 universities

    15%

    Standardized Test Scores

    20%

    Grades & Coursework

    30%

    Extracurricular Activities

    20%

    Application Essays

    15%

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    College Essays Are Easier When You Partner With Us For The Full College Journey!

    • June
      11th Grade

      Reviewing the prompts and planning the essay timeline | 1-2 weeks

      • Review your university list and sample essays
      • Review the prompts with your counsellor and bounce ideas
      • Create a clear schedule and timeline for deliverables

    • Jun-Jul
      11th Grade Summer

      Brainstorming and Free Writing | 3-4 weeks

      • Maintain a journal and set aside time to free-write everyday
      • Cover 3/7 prompts from broadest to narrowest
      • Review all the writing with your counsellor once/week

    • Jul - Aug
      11th Grade Summer

      Complete the first draft of your Common App Essay | 2 weeks

      • Narrow down on the topic and prompt and begin writing
      • Ignore the word count and put down all important details
      • Work with the counsellor to bring focus to your narrative

    • Aug - Sept
      12th Grade

      First Big Edit - 3 Person Review and Feedback | 2-3 weeks

      • 1st Review – English Educator for grammar, vocabulary and flow
      • 2nd Review – For uniqueness and authenticity by different counselor
      • 3rd Review – Additional review by different counselor

    • Sept
      12th Grade

      Second Edit - By the Head of College Counseling | 2 weeks

      • Review for clarity of communication and consistent voice
      • Review for any grammatical errors and vocabulary used
      • Review for uniqueness, details, and authenticity

    • Sept-Oct
      12th Grade

      Delayed Review and Submission | 3-4 weeks

      • Review once more after a slight delay
      • Make any final changes live on a call with the counselor
      • Submit your essay stress-free and on time!

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    Why should you work with us? Because we’re experts who care. 

    Shorter Brainstorm Time

    We already know your narrative, we’ve planned and executed the activities. We know you!

    More Time, Less Stress

    When you’re with us for two to four years, we can plan out your essays and timelines beforehand.

    Coaches Who Understand You

    With performance coaches who have worked with you, they know your learning preferences.

    Stand Out From The Start!

    Our profile building would have already been focused on helping you create a unique, stand out profile!

    Ascend Now Students Get Into The Best Universities