Harvard, CalTech, Columbia, Brown & Others Make SAT/ACT Optional This Year
SEE UPDATE BELOW In the last few months, hundreds of colleges and universities have gone test optional for the coming year because of COVID19 and […]
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New/Old Testimonials: How I Coach Personal Statements for College & Medical School Applications
Reading a new testimonial and one sent to me five years ago that I somehow forgot to post (how did that happen?!), I have been […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI – Artificial Intelligence & Your College Applications & Essays
I never imagined that when I started helping students with their college applications in 2009 that I would encounter so many aspiring engineers and computer […]
2 Great Resources to Help You Choose Your Colleges
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 […]
College Application Essay Q/A & Info on Martha’s Vineyard
I’m lucky enough to spend a few weeks every summer helping students with college application essays on Martha’s Vineyard. I’ll be giving two free talks […]
Three Essential College Admissions Resource Books
The majority of my business is advising people on college and grad school essays, but you won’t know what essays are required until you have […]
Newest Testimonials – Class of 2021
It’s an immense pleasure to work with students who are enthusiastic about the prospect of applying to college, even if they’re terrified (and just about […]