Loudoun College Counseling

Not sure where to start with your college applications? In less than one hour we'll take you through each application component so that you can feel confident in creating a strong application that allows your true personality to shine through!

Selecting the right recommender is key in showing the college who you are in the classroom. When do you ask for a recommendation letter? Who should you ask? How many do you need? How is your letter received by each college? Do you need different letters for each college? We dive into these import...

What exactly is the Common App & how do you navigate it? How do you create a Common App account? What do you include in the Common App? When should you fill it out? Find out by watching this detailed video!

Colleges want to know who you are outside of the classroom & how you can contribute on their campus. Where do you report your activities? What kind and how many activities do you include? What kinds of activities do colleges want to see? How do you write impactful descriptions with such limited s...

Things to consider when writing an impactful main essay that will set you apart. How do you choose a strong essay topic? Are there topics you should stay away from? How do I make sure my essay is showcasing something the colleges want to know? Let us answer these questions and more, so that you f...

Learn the do's & don'ts for the most common college-specific essay prompts. What are the most common supplemental essay prompts? How can you ensure your response stands out among your peers? Get the answers in this informative video.

Selecting the right recommender is key in showing the college who you are in the classroom. When do you ask for a recommendation letter? Who should you ask? How many do you need? How is your letter received by each college? Do you need different letters for each college? We dive into these import...

Navigating the SAT & ACT and college admissions can be overwhelming. Let us break it down for you. How important are standardized tests? Are they required? Do colleges prefer one test over the other? How do I know if I should send my score to a test-optional college? Let us answer these burning q...

Grades & coursework are at the top of the list when your application is being reviewed. What are the important pieces of your transcript? GPA? Grades earned? Rigor of courses? Find out in this detailed video.