Ivy Ready Diagnostic

Is Your Essay Strategy Working?

Juniors: use this to enter summer with essay direction. Early seniors: use it to confirm essay and supplement sequencing before applications start moving. Most applicants submit polished essays that check every grammar rule — but miss what selective admissions readers are actually scanning for. This 6-question diagnostic shows exactly where your current essay strategy falls short. Next, dive into our Common App personal statement structure guide and Ivy League supplemental essays guide.