Ideal Common App Essay Timetable
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 […]
College Waitlists: What Can/Should You Do Next?
UPDATE #2. THE MORNING AFTER April 1: This website compiled stats for the class of 2026, and the percentages of acceptances are … well, shocking. […]
The Common App Essay Prompts are Terrific!
In this winter of so much change and unsettling news, the Common App essay prompts will stay the same — great news for students and […]
Early Decision Results: Harvard, Cornell, Tufts, NYU Stern, Hamilton ~
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 […]
Can I Revise the Common App Essay? Yup.
The answer is yes! You CAN revise the Common App essay for any colleges you have not yet submitted it to. Which means you cannot […]
College App Essays, Interviews, Common App — Decisions are Days Away
Ready or not, the next few days will bring news to tens of thousands of students who applied Early Decision or Restricted Early Action to […]
How to Write Your College App Essays If ….
.. you haven’t picked out your colleges yet? This yearly publication is my favorite source for learning what’s up at 387 of the country’s best […]
Princeton Essay Supplements 2021-22 and How to Answer Them
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 […]
A Great Common App Essay — Can You Write One?
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!
I was an English and creative writing major in college way back in the 20th century, so long ago that engineers were guys — they […]
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