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2020-21 Yale Supplemental Essay Prompts:

June 19, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Interesting minds. That’s what Yale is looking for with their unusual essay prompts. Yale’s many short answer questions are in addition to the — choose […]

New Testimonials – Class of 2023

January 30, 2019 Elizabeth Benedict 0

It is an immense privilege for me to work with students applying to college, high schools, summer programs, and graduate schools. These new testimonials are […]

College Application Essays Matter at Yale-Even About Pizza!

June 4, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Today’s Washington Post brings one of the more revealing – and surprising – articles about college applications essays that I’ve ever read. The key words […]

4 Standout College Application Essays on Work, Money and Class

May 13, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

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, […]

Yale Admissions & Application Essay News – My Huffington Post Piece

July 19, 2016 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Yale is the first in my Apply Wisely column. Please check back for the next college I focus on in the upcoming week. Last year, […]