Best College Application Essays … on Martha’s Vineyard
Want to write your best college application essays this summer? Work with me on Martha’s Vineyard–or on Zoom from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re […]
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The College App Essay & Joan Didion’s Rejection from Stanford
I bet Joan Didion’s college app essay to Stanford was pretty darn good. But it wasn’t enough to get her admitted to the Farm, as […]
Ideal Common App Essay Timetable
As an essay coach, I’m often asked, “What’s the Common App essay timetable? When should my kid start writing The Essay?” I’m so glad you […]
A Great Common App Essay — Can You Write One?
You: “What makes a great Common App essay?” Me: “It’s wide open. Colleges want to know who you are. What drives you, makes you tick, […]
College App Essays for Engineering and Robotics Programs? Done!
I was an English and creative writing major in college way back in the 20th century, so long ago that engineers were guys — they […]
Plan B: If You’re Rejected from Your 1st Choice College….
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 […]
Those University of Chicago Essay Prompts
“Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt didn’t really say that, at least in public, but one of this year’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Ever University of Chicago Application Essay Prompts 2022-23
UPDATE! The 2022-23 U Chicago essay prompts are out! Click right here to read about them. The following post is from two years ago, but […]
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