Applying to college has always been a demanding process, especially when it comes to writing multiple essays. Recently, several high profile colleges have reduced or eliminated supplemental essays, with others considering dropping supplemental essays for future application cycles. While this change might seem like a relief, it also means fewer opportunities to share your unique story. Understanding how this shift affects your application, especially the role of the Common Ap

When I first start coaching students on their college essays, I often hear the same worry: “I don’t have impressive enough experiences to put in my essay to make me a competitive applicant to XYZ University.” It’s easy to believe that only extraordinary achievements or dramatic stories can make a college essay stand out. But the truth is, college essays are not graded on a curve. They are designed so every student can write a strong, meaningful essay. The real key to a compel

I recently got a series of texts from my very first client, a young woman I met two weeks before the COVID lockdown back in 2020. She was a high school student, struggling with writing and test prep for the SAT. Over the next few years, we met online and later in person as she navigated high school English and history courses, the SAT exam and finally college application and scholarship essays. Before we knew it, her high school graduation arrived and off she went to colle

Writing college application essays can feel overwhelming. Many students struggle to express who they truly are on paper, especially when faced with the pressure of crafting personal statements and supplemental essays that stand out. This is where a college essay coach steps in, guiding students to discover their own voice and tell their unique stories. This post explores how these coaches support students through the writing process, helping them create essays that reflect th