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Want All the College Application Essays in One Doc?

August 12, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Shoot me an email and I’ll send you a Word Doc with the Common App prompts, the Coalition, U California, U Texas, MIT, and about […]

2020-21 Common Application Essay Prompts ~ Same As Last Year’s!

March 10, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

I’m very happy to report that the Common Application essay prompts for the coming year have not changed from the two previous years. My experience […]

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 […]

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 […]

College Application Essays Matter at Yale-Even About Pizza!

June 4, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Today’s Washington Post brings one of the more revealing – and surprising – articles about college applications essays that I’ve ever read. The key words […]