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Princeton Essay Supplements 2021-22 and How to Answer Them

August 1, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Behold the Princeton Essay Supplements 2021-22, a new look after many years of stogy prompts. Princeton is looking for students who combine high academic achievement […]

What Now? Waitlisted at Ivies, Letters of Continued Interest?

April 7, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Last night’s explosion of Ivy League acceptances left tens of thousands of students and their families a mix of happy, devastated, and in many cases […]

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 […]

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 […]