One of the biggest mistakes students make is assuming the first few drafts are supposed to sound impressive. They are not. Early drafts exist to help you think. The strongest essays emerge slowly, usually after several rounds of reflection, restructuring,...Read More

One of the biggest misconceptions students have about the college essay is that a unique topic is what makes an essay stand out. It is not. Admissions officers at highly selective colleges have read hundreds of thousands of essays. They...Read More

It’s time to write your college essay. If you are like most high school students, even the ones who love to write, you will likely dread the idea of writing your college essay. It’s got to be personal and vulnerable...Read More

Regardless of whether you are a freshman who is just starting high school or a junior who is looking to begin your college apps when we return in January, one of the best things you can do now to prepare...Read More

  The Common App has released the essay prompts for the 2021-2022 application cycle.  Many of the prompts are the same with one new one. Here they are: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful...Read More

The comma is one of the most frequently used punctuation marks, but it is also one of the most misused. Here is a quick reference to help you determine where to place your commas. Creating Lists: You were likely taught...Read More