Wondering if children of alumni get preferential treatment in the college admissions process? Statistics say yes.
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The Ivy Coach founder makes a strong case for the essay's role in Ivy acceptance. She also suggests some topics to avoid. "It's a rare occasion when Ivy League admissions officers are completely divided about whether or not an essay is powerful enough to make a case for an applicant to be admitted," she says. "Of the tens of thousands of college essays that are received each year, powerful essays are few and far between."
The Washington Post reports that although many schools, including the Ivy League campuses, are reporting new low admission rates, some of those results do not reflect accurate reporting. "At most schools in America, most kids who apply get in, and many of these schools are terrific," the paper notes.
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AuthorLinda Leavell is The Write Coach, based in Plano, Texas. She reads a lot about college admissions and writing essays. And she shares the best stuff. Or you can follow her on Facebook. 
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