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 […]
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College and Medical School Acceptances from Don’t Sweat the Essay!
In these uncertain days of The Virus, every bit of good news is magnified by ten or maybe by 100. So I’m especially excited to […]
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 […]
Racist Rants Reverse Harvard Acceptance: Your College App Essays & Work Up in Smoke
For a student whose recent life has been rocked by tragedy and high drama, a little more drama has just come his way. From The […]
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 […]
When to Start Common App Essay & Other College Admissions Essays?
Don’t worry: NOT YET! “When to start?” is a question I’m asked frequently. Parents occasionally call me when their kids are in tenth grade or […]
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 […]
4 Standout College Application Essays on Work, Money and Class
For the last few years, the New York Times has asked for contributions of Common Application essays and personal statements already submitted on the subjects of work, […]
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 […]