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Michael Motto, a former Yale admissions officer, explains the importance of the college admissions essay and gives tips on how to write an impressive essay.

Getting into an amazing school is totally doable.

Getting a low GPA will definitely dishearten you and may lead you to believe that you may not be able to get into your dream college or into one of the top universities in the country. If you think that a low GPA can be a deal breaker, it probably can; but, the good news is that there are ways for you to balance out a low academic standing in high school and still get a fair shot in getting into college.

You’ve taken the tests, requested the recommendations, completed the common app, and now it’s finally time to refocus on what you’ve been putting off: the essay.

Investigate location and flexibility, say students whose college choices panned out – and didn't.

With just one week left before most Early Decision and Early Action college applications are due, it’s easy for tension to build up between high school seniors and their parents.

Free Tips from a Professional College Counselor in NYC Updated Every Week

Finding foods that work in your dorm room that aren’t Doritos and McDonald’s is hard, but here is a list of my favorites for a dorm room! 

It's really hard for commuters to feel like they are a part of the college community, but not all hope is lost! Here are 4 tools to get involved on campus.