The Ultimate Guide to the Common App

Get practical tips and exclusive access to example essays from a current Harvard undergrad.

Created by: Andrew Yun
Undergrad Student at Harvard University

What Will I Learn?

• Exclusive access to a current Harvard student's admission essays, paragraph answers, and extracurricular details.
• A comprehensive overview of the Common App, its structure and purpose.
• Straightforward answers to frequently asked questions by applicants.
• A ranked list of the most important aspects of a successful Common App.
• How to craft an application strategy that maximizes the chance of acceptance at top-tier US colleges.
• Detailed know-hows of how to ask for recommendation letters from teachers.
• Step-by-step walkthrough of the Common Application through screencast.
• Specific tips on writing focused and impactful college admissions essays and personal statements.

Requirements

• None

Target audience

• Parents of high school students looking to apply to US colleges/universities.
• Teachers advising students on university options
• Application advisors looking to improve important parts of their application, such as the essay and the activities sections.
• Anyone who is confused about the application process, and looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide.