The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.

From the blog:

I have no idea how it got to be August already, but the other day I glanced at my calendar and realized that very soon, thousands of college freshman will pack their belongings into the family minivan and make the trek to their chosen campus for the start of their new educational journey.

Yep.  It’s that time of year, people.  The new semester beckons! Read More

I hate to be curmudgeonly about it, but to get anything out of college more than a certification you went there, you need to see it as work, not playtime.

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Someone asked, “Why do you wear spurs and carry a whip? Isn’t that abusive?”Read More

Supplementing Your ApplicationIf you’re applying to one or more schools through the Common Application this fall, you’ll quickly realize that most schools will require that you also complete a school-specific supplemental application in addition to the Common Application form.What is a supplement and why is it so important?The supplement allows colleges to personalize the basic Common Application and request specific information they want from prospective freshmen. Sometimes the supplement is brief and inquires about your family’s affiliation with the school and whether or not you’ve visited campus and sometimes it requires additional and lengthy essay responses. Each school provides their own supplement so no two are alike.How will I know what the supplement requires?The Common Application web site maintains a list of all member schools who require a freshman or transfer student supplement. The supplemental information will also be available when you place your selected schools in the queue in your personal Common Application account online – though beware that some supplemental essay or short answer questions will only appear after you first respond to some school-specific questions because they are unique to a particular program.What is the maximum word count for supplemental essay questions?The word count will vary by school, as each one may set their own individual parameters.How will I know that the school has received my completed supplement?Just as with the main body of your Common Application, you’ll receive notification in your online dashboard that the supplement has been received by your selected institution and downloaded.Is there anything else I should know about supplements?The purpose of the Common Application supplement is for schools to learn specific things about you that make you a good fit for their student body and academic programs. The best way to demonstrate your strong candidacy is to know exactly why you have chosen to apply to that school in the first place and then clearly articulate those reasons.

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