Ivy writing professor & bestselling author guides applicants to Harvard, Yale, MIT & other top colleges with a unique, innovative & personalized approach   "The best decision we made during the college process." "She taught me how to write and think." Students work with me, not a random staffer.

Ivy writing professor & bestselling author guides applicants to Harvard, Yale, MIT & other top colleges with a unique, innovative & personalized approach "The best decision we made during the college process." "She taught me how to write and think." Students work with me, not a random staffer.

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The Common App Essay Prompts are Terrific!

March 10, 2022 Elizabeth Benedict 0

In this winter of so much change and unsettling news, the Common App essay prompts will stay the same — great news for students and […]

Can I Revise the Common App Essay? Yup.

December 9, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 for Engineering and Robotics Programs? Done!

July 18, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

I was an English and creative writing major in college way back in the 20th century, so long ago that engineers were guys — they […]

Merit Aid for College Applicants: High School Grades Could Be Worth $100,000

January 24, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

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New/Old Testimonials: How I Coach Personal Statements for College & Medical School Applications

May 25, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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

April 5, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

AI – Artificial Intelligence & Your College Applications & Essays

April 16, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

Mind Your Manners on Social Media, Say Admissions Folks

January 21, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 0

I have it on good authority that 40 percent of college admissions officers search Google when they are reviewing a student’s application to their college. […]

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