Extracurricular Activities Archives

Common Supplemental Essay Topics

The most common supplemental essay prompts and our advice on how to address them.

Application tips for engineering majors.

How to succeed in junior year of high school.

How to prepare for sophomore year of high school.

How to succeed during freshman year.

Guide to peer recommendations for college.

A how-to guide for writing a resume in high school.

The role of extracurricular activities in college applications and advice for parents.