Essay Writing
Essay Brainstorming — no easy task
Summer is a great time to ponder deep thoughts and right about now rising seniors should be pondering their college essays. The essay is a student’s best opportunity to set…
Read moreCommon Application – Part II & the new Covid-19 Question
Last week I shared the first three of the seven Common Application prompts and some small tips on how to approach each essay. Today, I’ll wrap up with the remaining…
Read moreThe final essay push – those dreaded essays…
Okay all you procrastinators, it’s now officially December and with January 1 deadlines looming, you really can’t wait much longer. Yes, of course I know you can, and some of…
Read moreAnswering the “Why this college? question
Why is the “Why this college?” so important? Colleges care why students put their college on their list and many colleges incorporate the “why?” question into their applications. While most…
Read moreStray from the cliche – essay topics that will hurt you more than help you
Tired of staring at that blank screen? It’s time to figure out what exactly you want to share with the college admissions offices. What do colleges want to know about…
Read moreDonuts and essays – it’s time…
This time of year I sound a lot like the old Dunkin’ Donuts commercial… “it’s time to make the donuts” – because I keep saying, “it’s time to write the…
Read moreSupplemental college essay prompts are trickling out
If you’re a rising senior and you ask any of your soon-to-be-college-freshmen friends for one piece of advise about college applications, I know what it would be… They would tell…
Read moreEssay topics to avoid
What do colleges want to know about you? That’s a good place to start when you’re brainstorming your college essay. You know colleges don’t want you to tell your life…
Read moreMake the essay memorable and avoid cringe-worthy essay mistakes
Top 3 essay blunders Many high school seniors find themselves paralyzed with fear; afraid to put their fingers to the keyboard. They’ve convinced themselves that the quality of their college…
Read moreColleges on the Common Application with no additional required essays…
Common App Schools with No Extra Essays (Class of 2023 Edition) Institution Adelphi University Albright College Allegheny College Appalachian State University Arcadia University Arizona State University Bard College Bates…
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