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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Don’t Panic: I Can Help with your College App Essays
You’re in a tight spot. Early Action/Decision deadlines have passed and you’re looking ahead to upcoming deadlines for University of California (November 30), January 1st, […]
Backstage at Amherst Admissions Office
How important is your Common Application essay in the context of your entire application? It matters, for sure, but it’s only one piece of 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 […]
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 […]
Rejected or Deferred? Can You Write College App Essays Quickly?
This is my latest piece on Huffington Post. You’ve heard some of this before, but perhaps in a different frame of mind…. Here’s the opening: […]
Lady Bird and Your College Application
What does the movie hit of the season have to do with you? Read on, from my latest piece on Huffington Post. “If you’re a […]
Countdown to Early Decision/Action & What You Can Do
If you’re feeling like Jon Stewart in this shot, you’re not alone. If you fall asleep muttering the words “early decision,” “early action,” “will I […]
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 […]
Vineyard Haven Talk: Stay Sane While Applying to College
Back in the day, applying to college was, well, different. These days, it’s like mounting a presidential campaign. Months of planning, anxiety, and family-wide uncertainty. […]