Meet DD Towler, Bright Futures’ Essay Specialist
Meet DD Towler, Bright Futures' new essay specialist. DD Towler Interview What was important to you in high school? In all honesty, it was baseball. My vision of the future was, "I'll play baseball until I'm a hall of fame player, then I'll retire." ... Read More >
Guide to the UT (University of Texas at Austin) and Texas A&M Supplemental Essays
I don't have to tell you that colleges are not on the hunt to accept just anybody who applies—indeed, the admission process alone is evidence of that. No, colleges want the best and the brightest; they want the unique; the stand-outs, and the best way ... Read More >
Essay Brainstorming Over Your Summer Break
Summer – a time for relaxation, exploration, and… Essay writing! Plan your free time accordingly. Because for those preparing to enter into your senior year, you need to keep up with responsibilities in between fun times in the sun. We do recommend ... Read More >
How To Write an Outstanding College Essay With Our 5-Way Test Framework
One of the most challenging parts of a college application is writing a truly memorable college essay. In fact, it can be so intimidating that many students push off the process until the last minute – leaving them with a less than ideal admissions ... Read More >
6 Steps to Help Your Rising Senior Prepare to Apply to College
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s high school experience. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen exams cancelled, school and college campuses shut down, and the rest of the semester disappear. COVID-19 may have changed ... Read More >
Class of 2020: Register NOW for our College Application & Essay Workshops!
It's that time of year! Help your student get the best start possible by sending them to our Application Workshops and Essay Bootcamps, in which they'll learn what makes a solid college application and how to craft a memorable essay. Register HERE
Class of 2019: Register NOW for our College Essay Boot Camps & Application Workshops!
It's that time of year! Help your student get the best start possible by sending them to our Application Workshops and Essay Bootcamps, in which they'll learn what makes a solid college application and how to craft a memorable essay. Register for Application
How to Tackle Essays and Rejection Letters
Seniors: Send Texas A&M and UT Austin applications by mid-November. Deadline is December 1. How to Tackle Essays and Rejection Letters You may receive college rejection letters as early as November. Such a letter is not an assessment of your personal ... Read More >