ESSAY #1: Since I was in grade school, I have noticed that I've always had a desire to excel, to be better than the average. Even if we were coloring, I always made sure I colored inside the lines no matter how much of a rush I was in. I remember my brother telling me that I was always quite mature for my age, even though I had no idea what he meant at the time. It wasn't until I reached...

Thankfully I have not experienced any serious circumstance that has highly affected my academics. However as a first generation to attend college from my family, I haven’t had the advantage my friends have had of having highly educated parents. Because of this, I have taken charge of things parents usually do such as attending parent meetings, filling out forms, and other academic business. When it came to doing college applications and financial aid forms, all of my friends had...

Use your personal essay wisely! It is really your only way talking to the admission counselors. Write it in a way that if anyone read it, they would really get to know who...

1. Distance. Think about possible scenarios in which you have to see your family and friends. A lot of distance may seem great at first but then think about the extra costs that come with it. 2. Finances. See which school is giving...

This is something that you should start thinking about early on out like your junior year but if you're already a senior it's still not too late. Try to pick teachers...

I did not have a private counselor, just my regular high school college counselor. This man really helped me with advice and I was in the college room practically every day. You have...

I love that my school is in the city but not too into the city. It's the perfect distance for a spontaneous trip and everything we could...