College Planning Blog & Student Resources - Page 83

How to get into Columbia: Core Curriculum fit, academic requirements, NYC engagement, and essay strategy for this selective Ivy. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Penn: Wharton-specific tips, interdisciplinary focus, action-oriented mindset, and complete application strategy. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Duke: balanced excellence, research + athletics culture, Durham community, and essay strategy that works. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Northwestern: dual passion focus, Chicago access, creative + analytical balance, and "Why Northwestern" essay tips. Updated for 2026.

How to get into UCLA: Personal Insight Questions strategy, competitive major tips, and complete UC application guide. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Berkeley: PIQ strategy, competitive majors, research culture, and what sets Cal applicants apart. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Cornell: choosing the right college, "Why Cornell" essay strategy, and tips for each of Cornell's 7 schools. Updated for 2026.

How to get into UChicago: quirky essay prompts, intellectual culture fit, and complete application strategy for this elite university. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Vanderbilt: academic requirements, Southern culture meets academic rigor, essay strategy, and admissions tips. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Rice: residential college fit, "The Box" essay, collaborative culture, and complete application strategy. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Georgetown: Jesuit values, service orientation, DC policy pipeline, and why Georgetown has no Early Decision. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Notre Dame: Catholic identity, REA strategy, community values, and what ND looks for beyond academics. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Georgia Tech: STEM requirements, in-state advantage, essay strategy, and engineering-focused application tips. Updated for 2026.

How to get into NYU: massive ED advantage, school-specific fit, "Why NYU" essay tips, and global campus strategy. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Michigan: "Why Michigan" essay, community essay tips, in-state vs OOS strategy, and application timeline. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Brown: open curriculum fit, creative thinking, intellectual independence, and what makes Brown applicants stand out. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Dartmouth: outdoors culture, D-Plan, peer essay tips, and what Dartmouth values in its tight-knit community. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Johns Hopkins: research intensity, moving beyond the pre-med stereotype, and complete application strategy. Updated for 2026.

How to get into CMU: school-specific strategies for CS, engineering, drama, and business. What each program uniquely values. Updated for 2026.

How to get into Emory: pre-med excellence, Scholars programs, ED1 vs ED2 strategy, and what Emory values in applicants. Updated for 2026.