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What to Do after Early College Applications are Submitted
You have submitted your early round college applications. After that huge rush of activity, you may be wondering what to do next. This blog covers your checklist of things to remember, and common mistakes to avoid. From monitoring your inbox to ensuring letters of recommendation are submitted with your application, this post covers the ins and outs of how to get your full application submitted in its entirety and on time. Follow this application submission checklist to ensure you don’t miss a step.
How to write the personal essay
Writing the college essay is one of the most daunting tasks high school students face in applying to college. It is so important, and it feels like an impossible task: write an essay that will show how amazing you are without saying, that’s right, how amazing you are.
Intro to College Sports Recruiting and NIL
This week’s blog post covers common questions our team receives from parents of high school student athletes interested in continuing their sports in college.
When can I start talking with college coaches under the NCAA rules?
How does the recent Supreme Court ruling about NIL affect college recruiting for my sport?
Should I work with a sports recruiting broker to help me reach out to college coaches?
What should I say when I talk to a college coach?
Does attending recruiting camps/events at colleges help me get recruited?
How do my grades and test scores affect whether I can be recruited for my sport?
Early Decision, Early Action, and Test Optional Updates for 2025
2025 brings us big changes in the admissions world as well as exciting updates at CTK College Coach. Catch up on all the news:
Michigan and USC (Marshall) offering early decision options
Virginia Tech and UNC Chapel Hill changing their deadlines/offer timelines,
An update on all the colleges now requiring test scores for 2025 (class of 2026), and
A new video introduction option (Dialogues) from select colleges like Vanderbilt and Northwestern
Early Action vs Early Decision? What is Restricted Early Action?
Learn the difference between the various college application deadlines and what the benefits are for each type.
When to write the college essay
Writing the college essay is one of the most daunting tasks high school students face in applying to college. It is so important, and it feels like an impossible task: write an essay that will show how amazing you are without saying, that’s right, how amazing you are.