You Can’t Write College Application Essays Unless You Know Where You’re Applying: Here’s Help
I don’t need to tell anyone reading this post that this is a spring for high school juniors unlike any other. Instead of being in […]
College and Medical School Acceptances from Don’t Sweat the Essay!
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 […]
College Admissions, College App Essays & Covid-19
As I write this from New York City, our governor has just ordered all but “essential businesses” closed until further notice, following the shuttering of […]
2020-21 Common Application Essay Prompts ~ Same As Last Year’s!
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 […]
Early decisions from Don’t Sweat the Essay!
The students I worked with this past summer and fall have heard all kinds of good news in the last few weeks. They’ve been accepted […]
The Morning After: What Went Wrong? SATs? College App Essays?
This is a highly emotional and consequential week for tens of thousands of students in the U.S. and around the world, as early decision and […]
Don’t Panic: I Can Help with your College App Essays
You’re in a tight spot. Early Action/Decision deadlines have passed and you’re looking ahead to upcoming deadlines for University of California (November 30), January 1st, […]
Backstage at Amherst Admissions Office
How important is your Common Application essay in the context of your entire application? It matters, for sure, but it’s only one piece of the […]
Racist Rants Reverse Harvard Acceptance: Your College App Essays & Work Up in Smoke
For a student whose recent life has been rocked by tragedy and high drama, a little more drama has just come his way. From The […]
Our Favorite College Application Essay Prompts: University of Chicago 2019-20
Last year, the University of Chicago made a lot of news when it made requiring standardized test scores optional. YES, optional. Keep that in mind […]