--- title: "The Insider: Your Expert Guide to College Admissions | Amy Alexander" description: The official blog of College Coach, a division of Bright Horizons. Our expert view on all things college admissions. --- [![College Coach - Your College Admissions Experts](https://info.getintocollege.com/hs-fs/hub/146790/file-1518948603.png "College Coach - Your College Admissions Experts")](http://www.getintocollege.com/) - [Blog](https://146790.hs-sites.com/blog) - [Contact](https://146790.hs-sites.com/contact) - [Login](http://passport.getintocollege.com/Account/Login) # The Insider: College Admissions Advice from the Experts ## Amy Alexander ### Recent Posts ## [9 Things You Should Know About Athletic Recruiting | College Coach Blog](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/364923/9-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Athletic-Recruiting-College-Coach-Blog) Posted by [Amy Alexander](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/author/amy-alexander) on Tue, Dec 01, 2015 @ 04:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.getintocollege.com/hs-fs/file-3999065901-jpg/images/athletics.jpg) ](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/364923/9-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Athletic-Recruiting-College-Coach-Blog) After participating in your sport for a number of years and achieving a high level of play, you may decide you want to continue in college. You may very well end up being one of the fortunate high school athletes recruited by coaches. So how do you navigate the [athletic recruitment process](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/361148/College-Athletic-Recruiting-How-to-Manage-the-Process-Part-1)? The following are some general tips and resources to guide you through the college admissions process. [Read More](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/364923/9-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Athletic-Recruiting-College-Coach-Blog) Tags: [College Admissions Consulting](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/topic/college-admissions-consulting) ## [Use Additional Information on the Common App | College Coach Blog](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/355446/Use-Additional-Information-on-the-Common-App-College-Coach-Blog) Posted by [Amy Alexander](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/author/amy-alexander) on Sat, Sep 20, 2014 @ 02:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.getintocollege.com/hs-fs/file-331167262-jpg/images/coco_130820_0252.jpg) ](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/355446/Use-Additional-Information-on-the-Common-App-College-Coach-Blog) #### How to Use Additional Information on the Common App It’s the time of year that most seniors are starting to complete their **[Common Application](https://info.getintocollege.com/common-app)**, and if you’ve signed up for an account, you’re probably already aware that you must submit an essay of 250 to 650 words in response to one of five prompts. In addition to the personal statement, many colleges also require you to write responses to supplemental essays or questions. While these writing assignments are relatively clear and straightforward, there is also an Additional Information section offered on the bottom of the writing page that creates confusion and uncertainty among many **[college applicants](http://www.getintocollege.com/why-college-coach/how-college-coach-works)**. What exactly do you use this space for? [Read More](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/355446/Use-Additional-Information-on-the-Common-App-College-Coach-Blog) Tags: [College Applications](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/topic/college-applications) ## [Meet an Admissions Counselor: Amy Alexander | College Coach Blog](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/350615/Meet-an-Admissions-Counselor-Amy-Alexander-College-Coach-Blog) Posted by [Amy Alexander](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/author/amy-alexander) on Thu, Jul 10, 2014 @ 04:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.getintocollege.com/hs-fs/file-1209860853-jpg/images/aa-professional-headshot.jpg) ](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/350615/Meet-an-Admissions-Counselor-Amy-Alexander-College-Coach-Blog) *Every Thursday this summer, we are introducing students and families to a different member of the [College Coach admissions team](http://www.getintocollege.com/our-experts/college-admissions). Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant that best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. ****Today we introduce [Amy Alexander](http://www.getintocollege.com/our-experts/college-admissions/college-admissions-experts/amy-alexander), who works with students both remotely and in our Manhattan office.***** [Read More](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/bid/350615/Meet-an-Admissions-Counselor-Amy-Alexander-College-Coach-Blog) Tags: [Meet an Admissions Counselor](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/topic/meet-an-admissions-counselor) [All Posts](https://info.getintocollege.com/blog/all) ### Need help with the Common Application?  [![common application help](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/146790/cb1db37b-0d15-41e3-988b-213bb2724008.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/146790/cb1db37b-0d15-41e3-988b-213bb2724008) ### Get the Insider Advantage  College Coach experts, all former senior admissions and financial aid officers, are available to work privately with your student to achieve admissions success. 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