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A College Essay Coach? What’s the Advantage?

May 23, 2022 Elizabeth Benedict 0

I’m a seasoned college essay coach who works with students around the world applying to top colleges. My job? Help you navigate the college admissions […]

Early Decision Results: Harvard, Cornell, Tufts, NYU Stern, Hamilton ~

December 15, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

The initial results are in. This week, the students I worked with gained Early Decision Admission to Cornell, Harvard, NYU Stern, Tufts, and Hamilton. How’d […]

A Great Common App Essay — Can You Write One?

July 28, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

You: “What makes a great Common App essay?” Me: “It’s wide open. Colleges want to know who you are. What drives you, makes you tick, […]

College App Essays for Engineering and Robotics Programs? Done!

July 18, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

I was an English and creative writing major in college way back in the 20th century, so long ago that engineers were guys — they […]

Best University of Chicago Essay Prompts 2021-22

July 14, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

The University of Chicago essay prompts are famous –and infamous. No other college asks applicants to stretch their minds this way. And they’re fun to […]

2021-22 UCLA Essay Prompts, Other U CAL prompts, plus U Michigan & U Texas Prompts

April 27, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]