Should College Applicants Be Afraid to Talk Identity in 2026?
Some Essay Coaching clients are concerned that disclosing personal details could hurt their chances of being accepted.
Tips for Handling College Deferrals, Postponements, and Waitlists
Different words, same disappointing idea: You’ll have to wait even longer for a decision. The good news is that you can take action today.
Chat GPT: Words, Yes. But is it Writing?
Chat GPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs) can create something that looks a lot like writing. Use it in a college essay, and you risk sounding like everyone else.
How to Edit Your College Essay
A first draft of a college application essay is only the beginning. You have to put it down and come back to it with an editor’s eye. Then put it down and do it again. Here’s how.
A College Essay About a Life Challenge
There’s no doubt that it can feel good to write about the struggles that define us. To do so for a college application essay takes some finesse.
Which Common App Prompt Do I Choose?
One of the questions we’re asked most often is about the “right” Common App essay prompt. With seven options, how do you decide?
Find Your Perfect Essay Topic. Write a List.
Like college applicants, professional writers need help getting ideas flowing. One of our favorite ways to start is a list.