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Common Application Essays for Class of 2024

February 26, 2023 By Jolyn Brand

The Common Application is a website that allows over 2 million students to apply to over 900 colleges each year, using one platform.  It requires one general Common App essay that is then sent to any colleges using the app. Students chose from seven different prompts to write this one essay.  Update February 2023: The Common Application prompts will stay the same for the 2023-2024 application season. Common Application Instructions and … [Read more...]

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College Essays for Class of 2023

January 28, 2022 By Jolyn Brand

The Common Application is a website that allows over 2 million students to apply to over 900 colleges each year, using one platform.  It requires one general Common App essay that is then sent to any colleges using the app. Students chose from seven different prompts to write this one essay.  Common Application Instructions and Prompt Update January 2022: The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Essays, For Juniors Tagged With: admissions, Class of 2023, college essays, Common App, Common Application, essays

Apply Texas College Essay Prompts for Class of 2023

January 17, 2022 By Jolyn Brand

  The Apply Texas application is a common application form for most Texas public universities. It allows students to input their information for several different colleges at once. ApplyTexas college essay prompts for class of 2022 are: Essay A: Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?Essay B: Some students have an … [Read more...]

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Creating Your Student Resume for College Admissions

January 15, 2022 By Jolyn Brand

  When you apply to college, admission officers look at more than just your grades — they also take note of what you have done outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities, such as jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work, give colleges a better sense of who you are and show them what you can bring to their campus community. Remember that college folder you were supposed to be collecting throughout high school? The one stuffed with … [Read more...]

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6 Questions to Ask When Selecting SAT/ACT Test Prep or Tutoring

July 29, 2015 By Jolyn Brand

Selecting a test prep method can be a daunting task. Every student is different, so there isn't one option out there that works for everyone. You know yourself better than others, so ask yourself the questions below, and make sure you do your research! When will I have time to prepare?  Consider your academic course load and extra-curricular activities. If you have a busy schedule, have a job, or are involved in many different activities, it … [Read more...]

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Are You Managing or Controlling Your Child’s College Plans?

January 21, 2015 By Jolyn Brand

“Hanging back and allowing children to make mistakes is one of the greatest challenges of parenting.” This is perhaps one of the best points made in a recent New York Times article, Raising Successful Children, and couldn’t be more poignant than during your child’s senior year. In today’s college admissions, everything is competitive and overwhelming. This makes it easier for parents to want to step in, help, and guide their child through the … [Read more...]

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Major Changes to SAT Announced

January 16, 2015 By Jolyn Brand

The College Board, creators of the SAT,  just announced major changes to the SAT! These changes won't go into effect until Spring 2016, so will only affect the class of 2017 and younger students. Here are the major changes: The essay will become optional, and will require students to analyze a passage. (Keep in mind that colleges may still require the essay for admissions. The overall scoring will revert back to the 1600 scale, with just … [Read more...]

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Jolyn is Featured on the Unigo College Counselor Site

August 30, 2012 By Jolyn Brand

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College Timeline for Student Athletes

July 31, 2012 By Jolyn Brand

High school student-athletes should follow a slightly different college application timeline than their peers who don’t play sports. Whether they plan to participate in a sport in college or not, their responsibilities to their teams while still in high school require that they adjust the standard application process to accommodate their sport's season. •  High school juniors who play a Fall sport will take the PSAT in October of their junior … [Read more...]

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What is an Independent Educational Consultant or College Consultant?

February 19, 2012 By Jolyn Brand

An Independent Educational Consultant (IECs) is a skilled professional who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school, college, or other program that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student's academic and social growth. Independent Educational Consultants (IECs) can provide a student and family with individual attention, firsthand knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, and the time to explore … [Read more...]

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avatarJolyn has been my college consultant for around two years now, and I have been completely satisfied with her assistance. Any time I needed an answer regarding college admissions, credentials, or really anything at all, she would do her best to provide me with an accurate and helpful answer. Jolyn stands out to me because of her reliability and her effort, as she has made my admission process a breeze, and has managed to nudge me into the door of some of my dream colleges.

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Jolyn is a certified teacher who holds a Doctorate in Higher Education from Northeastern University. After years of experience teaching high school and college students, she began assisting with the college process. She's the founder of Brand College Consulting and works with families across the country virtually. A note from Jolyn: I started working with low-income high school students in … More...

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