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 […]
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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 […]
Major Common Application Essay News! Same Prompts as Last Year
Big news on the college application front. We know the Common App essay prompts for the coming year earlier than we have in previous years. […]
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 […]
Mind Your Manners on Social Media, Say Admissions Folks
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. […]
Science is Funny – Really.
This is a bit of comic relief in your college quest – news that science is now becoming fodder for comedians. Think The Daily Show with […]
For Amherst College Applicants: Common App Essays & Inside the Admissions Office Video
Calling all Amherst College applicants and seekers. This is an Amherst applicant goodie bag: a video and 4 Common App essays by students recently admitted […]