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 […]
Best University of Chicago Essay Prompts 2022-23
UPDATE: They’re here! The University of Chicago essay prompts are famous –and infamous. No other college asks applicants to stretch their minds this way. And […]
2021-22 UCLA Essay Prompts, Other U CAL prompts, plus U Michigan & U Texas Prompts
This past year’s college application and admissions cycle has been unprecedented. With 1000 colleges, including the most selective, making SATs and ACTs optional, applicant pools […]
What Now? Waitlisted at Ivies, Letters of Continued Interest?
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 […]
How to Choose Colleges: 2 Great Resources
How to choose colleges can feel like a mystery, yet creating your list has never been more important. With acceptance rates plunging and tuition soaring, […]
Merit Aid for College Applicants: High School Grades Could Be Worth $100,000
Today’s New York Times has a fascinating article about merit aid for college applicants. All but the most selective colleges entice students to attend with […]
Plan B: If You’re Rejected from Your 1st Choice College….
I was recently asked what a mother should tell her very sensitive son if he’s rejected at his first choice college when decisions come out […]
A College Essay Consultant on 7 Expert Tips for 2022-23
As a seasoned college essay consultant, I was recently asked to contribute to “7 Expert Tips for the Common App Essay,” published by BestColleges.com. It’s […]
Want All the College Application Essays in One Doc?
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 […]
Those University of Chicago Essay Prompts
“Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt didn’t really say that, at least in public, but one of this year’s […]
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