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An Out-of-the-Ordinary College Application Essay consultant for Ivy League & other US & UK colleges ~ Innovative Guidance & writing lessons that will last a lifetime ~ Former Ivy Writing Prof & Bestselling novelist ~ Grad School Personal Statements ~ A coach, tutor, editor ~ 1-855-99-ESSAY

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Don’t Panic: I Can Help with your College App Essays

November 8, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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

September 26, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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

April 16, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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

July 18, 2018 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

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Rejected or Deferred? Can You Write College App Essays Quickly?

December 16, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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

December 8, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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

December 6, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

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Science is Funny – Really.

November 20, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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 […]

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Vineyard Haven Talk: Stay Sane While Applying to College

July 18, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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. […]

How 1st-Generation Students See College

May 30, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

This fascinating piece from the Times isn’t about college essays, but the information may be useful to many families whose children are first generation college applicants. […]

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