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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After Rejection and Deferrals: What’s Next for College Application Essays?
This has been a great week for some students who got into their Early Decision and Early Action colleges. And a huge disappointment for many […]
Can I Rewrite My Common Application Essay after ED Rejection/Deferral?
If you’re a senior in high school applying to college – or live in a household where someone else is – this coming week may […]
10 Things About Getting Into Your Dream College including Application Essays
A November 1st article in The New York Times by Eric Hoover intends to dispel some of the mysteries about the very mysterious college admissions process. […]
How 1st-Generation Students See College
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. […]
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, […]
The Envelope, Please: RD Notification Dates
These next few days and weeks are nailbiters for college applicants and their families! This year, notification dates vary enormously. The news you’ve been waiting […]
Should I Start Writing Now? (No) Common Application 2017-18 College App Essay Prompts Are Here!
Students don’t need to submit their college applications until fall, but they will have plenty of time to look over the new prompts for the Common […]
10 Tips for Staying Sane: College App Essays & Admissions Can Drive You Crazy
Thanks to the Edgartown Library, which hosted me talking about the madness that is applying to college in the 21st century. Here are some tips […]
Help! Myths & Mysteries: Q & A with College Common Application Essay Tutor
From my latest Huff Po piece, just published on the College Page. “I recently had the pleasure of talking to a group of high school students […]