An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Essay Consultant / Coach / 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 Consultant / Coach / 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, […]

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

April 5, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 25

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 […]

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, […]

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 17

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

Beware: Hidden Brown University Application Essay!!

August 17, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 27

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

Help Writing College Essays? What I Do in A Nutshell

November 29, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 13

Whatever your admissions application essay questions & concerns, you’ve come to the right place. Seriously. Confused about the Common App college essay, personal statement & […]

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