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

Learn to write smart, effective college application essays for admission to top colleges. "I am gobsmacked by your talent." ~ A New York Mom ~

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2020-21 University of Chicago Supplemental Essay Prompts & How to Approach Them

July 9, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 31

“Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt didn’t really say that, at least in public — as far as […]

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 […]

College Visits Without Leaving Home – You Can Do it

May 6, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 28

The high school seniors I’ve just finished working with are facing uncertain fall semesters. Will the colleges they worked so hard to get into hold […]

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 […]

Early decisions from Don’t Sweat the Essay!

January 4, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 31

The students I worked with this past summer and fall have heard all kinds of good news in the last few weeks. They’ve been accepted […]

Racist Rants Reverse Harvard Acceptance: Your College App Essays & Work Up in Smoke

June 17, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 28

For a student whose recent life has been rocked by tragedy and high drama, a little more drama has just come his way. From The […]

Our Favorite College Application Essay Prompts: University of Chicago 2019-20

June 4, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 27

Last year, the University of Chicago made a lot of news when it made requiring standardized test scores optional. YES, optional. Keep that in mind […]

Common App Essay Prompts for 2019-20 — Same As Last Year’s

March 22, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 31

It’s fun having good news to report on the college front: the Common App essay prompts for the coming season will remain the same as […]

New Testimonials – Class of 2023

January 30, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 31

It is an immense privilege for me to work with students applying to college, high schools, summer programs, and graduate schools. These new testimonials are […]

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

December 9, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 31

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

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