About College Admissions: U.S.: The 2010 - 11 Common Application

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. On August 1st, the Common Application for the 2010 - 11 admissions cycle went live. If you are applying to the Ivy League or one of the country's top colleges or top universities, chances are the school uses the Common Application. 418 schools do. This week's newsletter provides tips for creating a winning Common Application. Tips and Sample Essays for the 2010 Common Application The six essay prompts give applicants a lot of freedom to craft an essay on nearly any topic. These tips and sample essays can help guide you. 5 Short Answer Mistakes In 150 words or fewer, the Common Application asks you to elaborate on one of your activities. Be sure to avoid these 5 short answer mistakes. Also check out this short answer on running and this one on working at Burger King. Sample Supplemental Essay Many colleges ask you to write a supplemental essay for the Common Application. Be sure to avoid these common supplemental essay mistakes, and check out this sample supplemental essay for Duke. SAT Score Choice The new Common Application has reformatted the way in which SAT and ACT scores are presented. If you took the SAT, should you present all your scores or take advantage of the new Score Choice policy. Learn the pros and cons of Score Choice. College Admissions Ads World Cup 2010 770 2010 Class of 2010 Posiciones FIFA 2010 Kalender 2010 Featured Articles How are College Academics Different from High School? Senior Year College Admissions Timeline A to Z College Admissions Profiles Top Colleges in Georgia What Counts as an Extracurricular Activity? To How Many Schools Should You Apply?   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   SAT Scores SAT Comparison for the Ivy League SAT Comparison for Top Colleges SAT Comparison for Top Engineering Schools Advertisement