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(an excerpt from Mosaic College Prep’s Essay Writing Workbook, written by Julie Fulton): You’ve sat for four-hour standardized tests, played trumpet in the band and diligently turned in every lab report. You’ve proven your ability to juggle all the demands of high school. Why now do you have to write a personal essay? (Or three?
Did you thrive at a high school that promoted group work, experiential learning and student involvement in curricular decisions? Or did you attend a more traditional high school and wish you had more flexibility in what you studied? Or perhaps you happily attend a more traditional high school but now want more self-directed learning opportunities?
What are waitlists? Every year, most colleges create a waitlist—a kind of admissions limbo. If you’re offered a spot on a waitlist, it means you haven’t been accepted yet, but you could be offered admission later, typically in the spring or summer, if space becomes available. Why do colleges use waitlists? Colleges use waitlists
