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Ideal Common App Essay Timetable

April 9, 2022 Elizabeth Benedict 0

As an essay coach, I’m often asked, “What’s the Common App essay timetable? When should my kid start writing The Essay?” I’m so glad you […]

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 […]

2020-21 Yale Supplemental Essay Prompts:

June 19, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Interesting minds. That’s what Yale is looking for with their unusual essay prompts. Yale’s many short answer questions are in addition to the — choose […]

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

May 25, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 and Medical School Acceptances from Don’t Sweat the Essay!

March 30, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

In these uncertain days of The Virus, every bit of good news is magnified by ten or maybe by 100. So I’m especially excited to […]

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

March 18, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

New Testimonials – Class of 2023

January 30, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 0

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 0

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

Hidden College App Essays on the Common Application

August 13, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]