by CAMS Staff | Mar 28, 2023 | Applying to College
Applying to college is an exciting and important step in a student’s academic journey, but it can also be fraught with common mistakes that can negatively impact their application. From missing deadlines to poor essay writing and not showing genuine interest,...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Oct 16, 2013 | Application Essays
I wanted to make a quick post detailing some common mistakes that my students are making this year in their personal statements and application essays for schools like the University of California (UC) and the University of Texas (UT). Writing your essay about sports:...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Jul 28, 2011 | Applying to College
Each year my students tend to fall for the same mistakes when filling out college applications. Because the UC, Common Application, and many others have not yet revealed their 2011-2012 Fall application, I will base these mistakes on past years’ applications. Most...
