It’s Hard to Write Great College App Essays If ….
… you haven’t picked out your colleges yet. This yearly publication is my favorite source for learning what’s up at 387 of the country’s best […]
Articles by Elizabeth Benedict
Princeton Essay Supplements 2021-22 and How to Answer Them
Please note: In addition to writing the following essays, Princeton requires that every applicant submit a graded paper: For details on that, please click here. Princeton […]
What Makes A Great College Application Essay?
The college application essay has become one of the most popular genres of writing in the US in the last 10 years. It’s been mentioned […]
College App Essays for Engineering and Robotics Programs? Done!
I was an English and creative writing major in college way back in the 20th century, so long ago that engineers were guys — they […]
Write Your College Application Essays on Martha’s Vineyard
I lived on the Vineyard in the 1990s and return every summer to enjoy the pleasures of the island AND meet with essay clients, both […]
The Best University of Chicago Application Essay Prompts 2021-22
Calling all applicants to the University of Chicago: What if the moon were made of cheese? Or Neptune made of soap? Pick a celestial object, […]
2021-22 UCLA Essay Prompts, Other U CAL prompts, plus U Michigan & U Texas Prompts
This past year’s college application and admissions cycle has been unprecedented. With 1000 colleges, including the most selective, making SATs and ACTs optional, applicant pools […]
What Now? Waitlisted at Ivies, Letters of Continued Interest?
Last night’s explosion of Ivy League acceptances left tens of thousands of students and their families a mix of happy, devastated, and in many cases […]
2021-22 Common App Essay Prompts Are Here!
There’s some BIG NEWS this month for those applying to college for the class of 2025! The Common Application essay prompts are officially out as […]
Wondering Where to Apply to College? Two Great Resources
You can’t write your college essays until you know where you’re applying. This year, with many colleges closed and tours out of the question, where […]