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Who's Reading Your Essay?
Here’s a visualization exercise I use with students before they start their college admissions essays:Imagine a college admissions representative…
How Parents Can Help with Application Essays
For parents helping students through the college application process, the admissions essay can be a challenge…
What to do if you're Boring
I have worked with a range of students from very diverse backgrounds. Some have overcome poverty, illness, abuse or the death of a parent. Others have had fortunate lives without major challenges…
Your Essay Doesn't Have to Be Perfect
In my first year as a college advisor at a small high school, I remember that all of my seniors eagerly shared their essays with any adult who was willing to help, to benefit from as much feedback as possible…