Application Essays & Narrative
Guides and articles addressing application essays & narrative, one of the common challenges students face during the admissions process.
The South Florida Parent’s Guide to College Admissions in 2026–2027
Ultimate admissions guide for South Florida families: Test prep, Bright Futures, essays, and extracurriculars for students in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Build your college list now!
The Complete Guide to College Admissions in 2026: Strategy, Timelines, and Expert Advice
Your complete hub for college admissions strategy: academics, testing, essays, extracurriculars, financial aid, and expert advice to get into top universities.
Summer Before Senior Year: College Prep Guide for Tests & Essays
The summer before senior year is your final window to perfect your college applications. Don't waste it. Use our month-by-month playbook to master your SATs, essays, and activity lists.
August 18, 2026
Brown Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Every verbatim Brown supplemental prompt for 2026-27, what each one is really asking, and how to approach the Open Curriculum question specifically.
August 18, 2026
Duke Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Every verbatim Duke supplemental prompt for 2026-27, which two are required, which three are optional, and how to pick.
August 18, 2026
Harvard Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Harvard's 5 required 150-word supplement prompts, deadlines, and how to approach each one without repeating yourself.
August 18, 2026
MIT Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
MIT's 2026-27 essay questions: 4 main essays and 4 short responses, broken down prompt by prompt.
August 18, 2026
Princeton Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Princeton's 2026-27 supplement prompts, the AB/BSE academic essay split, and how to approach each required response.
August 18, 2026
Rice Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Every verbatim Rice supplemental prompt for 2026-27, including the choose-one 500-word essay, and how to approach each.
August 18, 2026
Stanford Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Stanford's 8 supplement prompts for 2026-27: 5 short answers and 3 longer essays, with a strategy for each.
August 18, 2026
Penn Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Every verbatim Penn supplemental prompt for 2026-27, organized by which ones every applicant answers and which are program-specific.
August 18, 2026
Yale Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Prompts & Strategy
Yale's 2026-27 essay topics broken down prompt by prompt, including the choose-one 400-word set and short takes.
