Essays by Real University of Washington Pre-Law Students

Most law schools require a personal statement. Others may allow a diversity statement and/or an addendum.

Trump Effect: College Applications from Foreign Students Down

Survey reveals that four in ten US colleges have experienced a decline in international applicants for the Fall 2017 term.

Demonstrated interest - what it is and why it matters

In the eighth of her twelve-part series, Katherine Ernst Mehta talks about demonstrated interest and how it can increase your chances of being accepted by a US university.

The Importance of the SAT Verbal Score

Admission officers look closely at how foreign students score on the verbal portions of SAT exams, says Jacques Steinberg, senior editor at The New York Times and author of “The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College”.

How to craft a compelling personal statement

In the fifth of her 12-part series, Katherine Ernst Mehta talks about how to write a really compelling essay, which can make help distinguish your application.

5 art scholarships from around the world

Scholarships aren’t just for aspiring engineers and doctors – they’re for artists, too! If you dream of studying fine arts, art history, or architecture abroad, check out this list

Documenting what you've done: the resume and digital portfolio

Summer is a great time to relax – and to jumpstart your college applications. In the 4th instalment of our 12-part series on US college admissions, we discuss how to document your achievements

University of Calgary waives application fee for those affected by US travel ban

The university's offer to consider new applicants, transfer students, and visiting scholars is in line with Canada’s strategy to make citizenship easier for international students

Making the best choice between your acceptance offers

So you’ve received the reward of all your hard work in terms of multiple admission offers from universities, and now have to make your choice. Katherine Ernst Mehta advises you how in the second of a 12-part series on U.S. College Admissions 101.

What to do if you're deferred from your Early Action/Early Decision school

If a college or university defers your early application, you can still make it through in the regular application. In the 11th instalment of our 12-part series on US college admissions, we share helpful pointers on how not to let deferrals defeat you.