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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Our Favorite College Application Essay Prompts: University of Chicago 2019-20
Last year, the University of Chicago made a lot of news when it made requiring standardized test scores optional. YES, optional. Keep that in mind […]
AI – Artificial Intelligence & Your College Applications & Essays
I never imagined that when I started helping students with their college applications in 2009 that I would encounter so many aspiring engineers and computer […]
Common App Essay Prompts for 2019-20 — Same As Last Year’s
It’s fun having good news to report on the college front: the Common App essay prompts for the coming season will remain the same as […]
New Testimonials – Class of 2023
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 […]
Best Ever University of Chicago Application Essay Prompts?
“You’re on a voyage in the thirteenth century, sailing across the tempestuous seas. What if, suddenly, you fell off the edge of the Earth?” If […]
U Chicago – Home of Quirkiest College App Essays – Makes Big News
I’ve been checking the University of Chicago’s website for weeks, hoping they’ve posted this coming fall’s new supplemental essay prompts – because UC’s are always […]
College Application Essay Help & the End of Net Neutrality
Today, the protections that “Net Neutrality” offers everyone who uses the Internet officially end, courtesy of the new FCC’s overturning protections that Obama brought to […]
11 Tips on Writing Your College Application Essays
Students and parents call me in anguish: College application essays are driving us crazy. My son can’t find a topic for his Common Application essay. […]
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Whatever your admissions application essay questions & concerns, you’ve come to the right place. Seriously. Confused about the Common App college essay, personal statement & […]