An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Essay Consultant / Coach / 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 Consultant / Coach / 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

WRITE YOUR BEST PERSONAL STATEMENTS, COMMON APP ESSAYS & SUPPLEMENTS. "I am gobsmacked by your talent." ~ A NY MOM ~

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Preparing for New Supplemental College App Essays & My Own Personal Prompts

May 13, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 31

Yesterday I attended an online webinar with the Director of Admissions at Barnard College. She was going over what matters to Barnard in reviewing applications, […]

Early decisions from Don’t Sweat the Essay!

January 4, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 31

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 […]

College Application Essay Q/A & Info on Martha’s Vineyard

July 18, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 20

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 […]

11 Tips on Writing Your College Application Essays

May 16, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 21

Students and parents call me in anguish: College application essays are driving us crazy. My son can’t find a topic for his Common Application essay. […]

NYT’s Best College Application Essays

May 12, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 27

Looking for a few fresh examples of strong college application essays? The New York Times is happy to oblige today. College application essays – especially the Common […]

Three Essential College Admissions Resource Books

January 28, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 26

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 […]

More Confessions of a College Application Essay Prep Coach – Consultant – Tutor

May 3, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 25

“Confessions of a College Application Essay Coach.” This 2013 essay I wrote for Huffington Post brings more phone calls and emails from curious parents than just about […]

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