7 Days, 6 Schools, 5 States: What College Admissions Thinks About the Essay
Big schools, small schools, publics and privates … there’s one thing in common when it comes to the essay.
Why You Should Ignore the Common App Essay Prompts
Coming up with a college essay topic is really hard, but don’t spend time pondering the meaning of life. Ponder your life instead.
College Essay Writing Tips: First Things (Not) First
Sometimes, the perfect opening sentence will reveal itself in the middle of the essay.
College Essay Writing Tips: Are You Ready for Your Close Up?
After being forbidden from using the word “I” in most school assignments, it’s time to get personal.
College Essay Writing Tips: Less is More
Don’t let a bunch of verbiage get in the way of your quietly brilliant insights.
College Essay Writing Tips: Let’s Talk Periods (and Commas and Quotation Marks)
Sadly, I don’t think Schoolhouse Rock ever covered this …
College Essay Writing Tips: Keeping it Real
As much as students want to impress the admissions officer, they should still sound like teens.
What Body Wash Taught Me About Writing the Common App Essay
I began my career in advertising, writing print ads and TV commercials. This taught me the most important thing students and parents need to know about writing college essays.
How to Deal With a College Rejection
Hardly anyone will get through the college application process without hearing “sorry,” but it’s still a kick in the gut when you get that rejection.