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The Common App Essay Prompts are Terrific!

March 10, 2022 Elizabeth Benedict 0

In this winter of so much change and unsettling news, the Common App essay prompts will stay the same — great news for students and […]

What Now? Waitlisted at Ivies, Letters of Continued Interest?

April 7, 2021 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Last night’s explosion of Ivy League acceptances left tens of thousands of students and their families a mix of happy, devastated, and in many cases […]

College and Medical School Acceptances from Don’t Sweat the Essay!

March 30, 2020 Elizabeth Benedict 0

In these uncertain days of The Virus, every bit of good news is magnified by ten or maybe by 100. So I’m especially excited to […]

What I Do in a Nutshell

May 2, 2017 Elizabeth Benedict 0

Don’t be afraid to take the plunge. Whatever your admissions application essay questions & concerns, you’ve come to the right place. Seriously. Confused about the […]