Archive: April 2022

Common App Essay Prompts 2026-27 — A Love Story

Posted on April 18, 2022

Looking for college app essay help? I’ve got a confession to make: I love the Common App Essay prompts.   As a coach for 18 years, I’ve seen the prompts evolve. Nine years ago they changed dramatically. Every year, the list is studied and analyzed  by colleges and the Common App Organization. Fortunately, the consensus is Continue Reading »

Merit Aid Could Be Worth $100,000

Posted on January 24, 2021

Merit aid may be the answer for you. Today’s New York Times has a fascinating article about merit aid for college applicants. All but the most selective colleges entice students to attend with financial help based on grades, NOT family income. Need-based aid is determined by income and assets. Merit aid is different. As we Continue Reading »

Plan B: If You’re Rejected from Your 1st Choice College….

Posted on December 8, 2020

I was recently asked what a mother should tell her very sensitive son if he’s rejected at his first choice college when decisions come out next week. She was talking about one of the most selective colleges in the country, where only about 7% of the applicants are admitted. Aside from offering your child tea Continue Reading »

Can I Rewrite My Common Application Essay after ED Rejection/Deferral?

Posted on December 9, 2018

If you’re a senior in high school applying to college – or live in a household where someone else is – this coming week may be the most stressful of the process to date. This is the infamous “mid-December” when tens of thousands of students will hear from first-choice colleges and universities about EARLY DECISION Continue Reading »