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 Admissions, College App Essays & Covid-19
As I write this from New York City, our governor has just ordered all but “essential businesses” closed until further notice, following the shuttering of […]
Common App Essay Prompts ’20-’21~ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]