The Arzo Blog
Honest college admissions advice from a Former Yale Alumni Interviewer.
AI Tools for College Applications: What Actually Helps (and What to Avoid)
A practical guide to using AI for college admissions: which tools genuinely help students, which ones get essays flagged, and what to look for before trusting an AI with your application.
May 18, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Write the Common App Essay
A step-by-step guide to writing your Common App essay, from brainstorming to final draft.
May 6, 2026 · 8 min read
What Admissions Officers Actually Look For: A Former Yale Alumni Interviewer's Perspective
The gap between what students think AOs care about and what they actually care about is enormous. Here's what I've learned from both sides.
March 18, 2026 · 9 min readAI College Essay Coach: Your Secret Weapon for Application Success
Struggling with your college essay? An AI college essay coach helps you story-mine, build structure, and polish your voice without writing it for you.
AI Tools for College Applications: What Actually Helps (and What to Avoid)
A practical guide to using AI for college admissions: which tools genuinely help students, which ones get essays flagged, and what to look for before trusting an AI with your application.
How to Write the Common App Essay
A step-by-step guide to writing your Common App essay, from brainstorming to final draft.
What Admissions Officers Actually Look For: A Former Yale Alumni Interviewer's Perspective
The gap between what students think AOs care about and what they actually care about is enormous. Here's what I've learned from both sides.
