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Laura C., parent

I would highly recommend College Collective: the investment took the stress out of the process for our family, allowed my son to find HIS own voice & independence with the process, & resulted in an exceptional outcome!

Beth S., parent

They help your child figure out a plan to match their goals & individual needs. The accountability of adhering to a schedule alone is a reason to work with College Collective, but more importantly, they guide your child in bringing out their voice & their story. This results in a timely, unique, & well put together application.

Janet O., parent

We are so thankful for all of your help getting us through the college application process. I'm 100% sure my son wouldn't have gotten into half the colleges he was accepted to without your help!

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The College Collective Difference

We see our students for who they are so we can meet them precisely where they are.

Our elite programs don’t just boost admissions success—they help students build confidence & gain skills that will stick with them for life. Whether your student takes advantage of our 2:1 consulting or our self-paced toolkit, they will receive attentive & comprehensive support.

We break down the complex process into bite-sized pieces, which alleviates student & parent anxiety surrounding where to begin & how to tell a compelling story.

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An optional piece of Duke’s college application that we ONLY recommend doing if you have something ELSE to say.

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Think of your personal statement as a pyramid!

Don’t skip out on the “who you are because of this” portion of the essay—it’s the most important piece!

Admissions officers want to get to know YOU. Not a laundry list of your accomplishments.

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This is not your application process. It is your student’s. And the landscape of college admissions is completely different from when you applied to college.

Gentle suggestions are fine. Encouragement is fantastic. Support? AMAZING.

You know what isn’t fantastic? Basing your feedback off of outdated (AKA incorrect) information.

If you want to have a large role in your kid’s college applications, first, I beg you to reconsider.

Second, if you just can’t help yourself, the least you can do is educate yourself on what admissions officers are looking for these days.

The landscape is different. So your advice should reflect that.

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🤦‍♂️ Here’s what NOT to write about in your long college essay (also known as your personal statement that goes to all colleges).

Stay tuned for what we recommend you DO write about!

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You may be tempted to read example essays by students who got into their dream school(s).

Don’t. Do. It.

It’s going to stress you out.

It’s going to make you second-guess yourself.

It’s going to give you the false impression that there is a “right” topic or format.

Spend your energy elsewhere. Self-reflection is going to yield a far better, more creative college essay. Every time.

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👀 Looking for a way to talk about college applications with your high school junior or senior (without fighting)?

Approach the convos from a place of empathy & support, rather than the perspective of “Why haven’t you started yet?”

How you engage with your student around this process will likely play a role in their willingness to let you in.

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When you’re trying to figure out how many colleges to apply to, remember: diamond shape! 💎💎💎💎💎

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📅 AUGUST CHECKLIST for 12th graders:

✅ Finalize college list
✅ Request recommendation letters
✅ Start Common App
✅ Write your personal statement
✅ (Bonus) Don’t panic—you’ve got this

Save + share this with a friend!

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Listen, we just want you to enjoy your senior year!

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Feeling like a senior takes some time—so it’s completely normal if you’re not fully bought into that reality yet.

Take the first baby step—create your Common App account—& you’ll be surprised at how empowered you feel!

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So far, these schools have confirmed their supplemental essay prompts for this application cycle!

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That’s literally it.

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College essays will take you longer than you think! You will write more than one draft & that is just part of the process ☺️

Give yourself time to brainstorm, draft, & revise!

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〽️ University of Michigan has changed their first supplemental essay prompt.

The prompt now reads:

“At the University of Michigan, we are focused on developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. In your essay, share with us how you are prepared to contribute to these goals. This could include the people, places, experiences, or aspirations that have shaped your journey and future plans. (100-300 words)”

This doesn’t mean that you have to throw out the essay that you may have already written for their old prompt!

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Start now so you don’t hate yourselves later, seniors!

Priorities:

1️⃣ Build your college list (which means research!)

2️⃣ Get a head start on your personal statement & those pesky supplementals

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So many students & parents misunderstand what August 1st means in the context of college admissions. Here’s the deal!

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It may be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s the truth.

A 4.0 GPA & jam-packed high school resume isn’t going to get you into the top schools.

You need intention, consistency, & strategy.

Find this helpful? Share with a friend who needs to hear it!

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Here’s what parents of high school juniors & seniors should avoid regarding college applications.

Know a parent who could benefit from some tough love said with love? Hit share!

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🚨BREAKING NEWS, high schoolers!

👉 You ≠ your AP scores 👈

That’s it. That’s the whole thing.

Thanks for coming to our Tedtalk.

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🚨Leadership Titles are Meaningless🚨

…if you don’t have follow through!

⏱️ Make the time.
❤️‍🔥 Be intentional.
🚀 Do the prep.

💪 Put something out into the world that impacts others.

❌ Don’t just start a club bc you want a line item on your resume.

🫶Do it because there’s a need that isn’t being met.

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👍 Texas A&M Scholarship Prompts!

1. “Why have you chosen to apply to Texas A&M University?” (50 words max)

2. “Why have you chosen your academic major(s)?” (50 words max)

3. “Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your bachelor’s
degree.” (50 words max)

4. “What are some of your life goals and objectives?” (50 words max)

5. Describe an example of your leadership. Be sure to describe your actions and the actions of those around you and to explain what you accomplished. (550 words max)

❌ Do not waste words by restating the prompt

❌ Do not submit your application before answering these questions! You get one shot.

👉 Follow us for more tips on the college admissions process & how to put your best foot forward!

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👍 Texas A&M Supplementary Prompt #2

“Tell us about the person who has most impacted your life and why.”

✅ Choose someone outside the box

✅ Spend time unpacking HOW they impacted you

✅ Make sure you remain the main character of your story—this is YOUR college application, after all

❌ Don’t write about a parent or guardian

❌ Don’t focus the whole essay on the other person & forget to include yourself!

👉 Follow us for more tips on the college admissions process & how to put your best foot forward!

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👍 Texas A&M Supplemental Prompt #1:

“Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college.”

✅ Pick ONE SPECIFIC event

✅ Drill down on who you are BECAUSE of the event

✅ Using specific language, show the admissions committee WHY that event has prepared you for college—in other words, spend a little time on the event & then the majority of your story on who you are/why you’ll thrive at college

❌ Do not write about multiple events/experiences

❌ Don’t spend the entire word count (250 max) explaining the event

❌ Don’t use boring or generic language like “this has taught me that,” or “because of this, I am prepared for college”

👉 Follow us for more tips on the college admissions process & how to put your best foot forward!

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🚀 If you put in just a little time & effort, college applications can lead to amazing opportunities tailored to YOU!

❌ Avoid these common mistakes high schoolers make with their college applications!

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👩‍💻 College essays could not be more different from essays you’ve learned to write throughout high school.

❌ Avoid these 3 mistakes to ensure your essay stands out!

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🚀 College tours are your chance to figure out where you’ll thrive—don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of them!

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YESSSS, Nicole! Working with you for the past couple of years was great—we loved helping you craft your application strategy, assisting with finding research opportunities you could plug into, & writing your essays. Seeing all your hard work pay off was the best!

🙋‍♀️ Want help us to help you craft your college applications?

👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Yessss, Sami!! Proud of all your hard work & excited to see what UCSD holds for you!

🙋‍♀️ Want help us to help you craft your college applications?

👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Gig ‘em, Kennedy! Thrilled we could support you & make the college application process stress-free! 👍

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👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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➡️ Over the years, many high school students & parents have reached out, looking for assistance with college applications.

✨ While they were looking for comprehensive guidance on the process, help with deadlines, navigating Common App, the essays, etc. (the same things most students request), these particular students wanted a lighter touch—thorough, but not in-their-face support—that would allow them to work through the process independently with access to resources, experts, & workbooks as needed.

🥳 So we listened!!

🌟We built a ROBUST 12 Module curriculum that covers each & every piece of college applications, & allows students to work through it at their own pace, while ALSO offering expert help when you want it.

➡️ Modules are JAM PACKED with expertise, templates, Q&As, webinars, student interviews, office hours with a college professor, & more!

➡️ Students can Book an Expert to review their college list, academic resume, & college essays!

📍Registration is live: https://www.collegecollectiveconsulting.com/appsgenius-1

‼️ AppsGenius only costs $375! That’s less than $1.10 per day!

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This. Is. Incredible!!! So proud of Ben!

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👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Helping Josh refine his law school essays was great! We love helping students articulate their passions & showcase their undergrad experience ☺️

🎯 Did you know we help students with grad school applications?

🙋‍♀️ Want us to help you with yours?

👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Working with you was wonderful, Nikki! Can’t wait for you to take SMU by storm!

🙋‍♀️ Are you a high school senior who wants help crafting your college applications? A parent seeking assistance for their student?

👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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We truly enjoyed working with Hannah! Go vols!

If you’re interested in individual help, check out the link in our bio to set up a ➡️ FREE ⬅️ consult!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Working with you for the past couple of years has been so fun, Griffin! Cornell is lucky to have you!

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👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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😱 WOWZA! What an incredible college scholarship!

✨Our teams of college consultants love supporting high schoolers as they navigate college applications.

🙋Are you a high schooler who’s about to begin applying to colleges? Are you a parent of a high schooler who’s about to start the process?

👋 We’d love to help you craft those college applications!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Way to go, Sabrina! Michigan isn’t going to know what hit ‘em!

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✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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This year, our students are headed all over the nation for college! We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished, & we can’t wait to see what they do next!

Looking for help on your college applications? Overwhelmed & unsure about where to begin? Check out how we can help (info in bio)!

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Thank you for letting us help you with your college applications, Reed! Udub is lucky to have you!

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👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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You’re not just picking a college — you’re picking your next home. 🏠💬

Campus tours aren’t just for snapping pics 📸 — they’re your chance to ask the
real questions!
➡️ What do students love (and not love) about being here?
➡️
➡️ What support is there when classes get tough? 💡
➡️ Do people stick around on weekends or leave? 🧳
➡️ Can I see myself thriving here?

Take notes. Be bold. This is YOUR future. 💥

👉 Pro tip: If the vibe’s off, don’t ignore it. Fit > prestige.

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💻 Writing your college essay?

Here’s your 3-step glow-up!

✅ Zoom in on a tiny but meaningful moment

✅ Provide as many specific details as possible

✅ Drop the reader directly into your experience

Let your story do the talking — not your resume!

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😱 WOW! What an incredible college scholarship!

✨Our teams of college consultants love supporting high schoolers as they navigate college applications.

🙋Are you a high schooler who’s about to begin the process? Are you a parent of a high schooler who’s about to start the process?

👋 We’d love to help you craft those college applications!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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🧠 College applications can be so confusing, but they don’t have to be!

Break down the process into manageable pieces, & you’ll find that they aren’t as stressful as you thought!

📋 Build your list

🔬Do your research

🏫 Take college tours

✂️ Narrow down your list

👩‍💻 Start those apps

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We truly enjoyed supporting your student through his college application process, Will! Denver is getting a great one ☺️

🙋‍♀️ Want help us to help you craft your college applications?

👋 Check out the link in our bio!

✅ We just might be exactly what you’re looking for!

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Building your college list?

🎓 Don’t just throw darts at a map—build it like a boss.

From location vibes to academic fit, these 5 must-haves will keep you focused and confident 🔥

✨ Save this for later & share with someone stressing about apps!

🧠 Want help comparing schools the smart way? Check out AppsGenius—your all-in-one college prep toolkit.

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To tell a compelling story, you first have to PAUSE.

Your college essays will likely not come pouring out of you the moment you open your laptop.

Your college essays will require brainstorming. Looking inward. Reflection.

You must take time for this piece—it’s what will set you apart from the rest!

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