An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Essay Coach / Consultant / Tutor: My unique, innovative, highly personal approach helps students applying to  Harvard, Yale, MIT, Brown & other top colleges, medical & law schools ~ My background: bestselling novelist, essayist, editor & former PRINCETON writing profESSOR

An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Essay Coach / Consultant / Tutor: My unique, innovative, highly personal approach helps students applying to Harvard, Yale, MIT, Brown & other top colleges, medical & law schools ~ My background: bestselling novelist, essayist, editor & former PRINCETON writing profESSOR

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New/Old Testimonials: How I Coach Personal Statements for College & Medical School Applications

May 25, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 32

Reading a new testimonial and one sent to me five years ago that I somehow forgot to post (how did that happen?!), I have been […]

Preparing for New Supplemental College App Essays & My Own Personal Prompts

May 13, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 31

Yesterday I attended an online webinar with the Director of Admissions at Barnard College. She was going over what matters to Barnard in reviewing applications, […]

COVID19 Brings Major Shake-up for SAT and ACT test requirements

April 15, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 26

Huge news in the world of college admissions! The dreaded SATs and ACTs may become historic relics, but not quite yet…. Here’s the latest from […]

You Can’t Write College Application Essays Unless You Know Where You’re Applying: Here’s Help

April 5, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 26

I don’t need to tell anyone reading this post that this is a spring for high school juniors unlike any other. Instead of being in […]

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Don’t Panic: I Can Help with your College App Essays

November 8, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 32

You’re in a tight spot. Early Action/Decision deadlines have passed and you’re looking ahead to upcoming deadlines for University of California (November 30), January 1st, […]

Princeton & Brown Require Graded High School Paper/ Essay for College Admissions

March 18, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 29

Future applicants to Princeton have a new requirement for applying: Instead of submitting test scores for the SAT and ACT Writing Sections, applicants must submit […]

After Rejection and Deferrals: What’s Next for College Application Essays?

December 14, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 32

This has been a great week for some students who got into their Early Decision and Early Action colleges. And a huge disappointment for many […]

Can I Rewrite My Common Application Essay after ED Rejection/Deferral?

December 9, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 23

If you’re a senior in high school applying to college – or live in a household where someone else is – this coming week may […]

2 Great Resources to Help You Choose Your Colleges

October 16, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 20

It’s impossible to write your college application essays and supplements if you don’t know where you’re applying. There are so many choices — and so […]

Beware: Hidden Brown University Application Essay!!

August 17, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 31

For those applying to Brown, take note! The Writing Supplement section of the Common App lists 3 questions unique to Brown – one fewer than […]

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