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

July 9, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 5

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

2 Great Resources to Help You Choose Your Colleges

October 16, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 15

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 […]

Hidden College App Essays on the Common Application

August 13, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 5

Beware, college applicants and parents! As you scour the Common Application for required and optional essays before filling out the application, be sure you’re looking […]

Best Ever University of Chicago Application Essay Prompts 2020-21

July 17, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 16

UPDATE! The 2020-21 U Chicago prompts are out! Click right here to read about them. The following post is from last year’s prompts, but you […]

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U Chicago – Home of Quirkiest College App Essays – Makes Big News

June 14, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 26

I’ve been checking the University of Chicago’s website for weeks, hoping they’ve posted this coming fall’s new supplemental essay prompts – because UC’s are always […]

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