An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Essay Coach / Consultant / Tutor: My unique, innovative, highly personal approach helps students applying to  Harvard, Yale, MIT, Brown & other top colleges, medical & law schools ~ My background: bestselling novelist, essayist, editor & former PRINCETON writing profESSOR

An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Essay Coach / Consultant / Tutor: My unique, innovative, highly personal approach helps students applying to Harvard, Yale, MIT, Brown & other top colleges, medical & law schools ~ My background: bestselling novelist, essayist, editor & former PRINCETON writing profESSOR

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2021-22 Common App Essay Prompts Are Here!

February 20, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

There’s some BIG NEWS this month for those applying to college for the class of 2025! The Common Application essay prompts are officially out as […]

Do I Still Have Time for My College Application Essays?

November 26, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

I’m writing this on Thanksgiving morning of this strange, sad Thanksgiving for so many of us. My husband and I are Zooming later today with […]

You Can’t Write College Application Essays Unless You Know Where You’re Applying: Here’s Help

April 5, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 26

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 […]

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Don’t Panic: I Can Help with your College App Essays

November 8, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 32

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, […]

2 Great Resources to Help You Choose Your Colleges

October 16, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 20

It’s impossible to write your college application essays and supplements if you don’t know where you’re applying. There are so many choices — and so […]

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