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College Essays
College application essay coaching: finding the story, protecting your child's voice, and standing out in the pile.
When Is the Right Time to Start a College Application Essay?
The college essay should begin the summer before senior year, not the fall. Starting at the right time is one of the few parts of admissions fully within your control.
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My Daughter's College Essay Is Done but It Sounds Like Every Other Application.
The essay is finished, grammatically clean, and completely forgettable. It could have been written by any student anywhere. Here is why that happens and how to fix it.
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Your 11th Grader Has No Idea What to Write for Their College Essay. You Have Less Time Than You Think.
It is the spring of junior year. You have been thinking about colleges. Your child probably has a few in mind. The conversation about the college essay has come up at the dinner table once or twice. Each time, your child shrugs and says they have no idea what they would write about.
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How Colleges Determine Student Fit in the Application Process
Admissions officers aren't just looking for high grades. They're looking for a specific kind of fit — and understanding what that means can reshape how your student approaches the process.
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Importance of Verbal Testing for College Success
Strong verbal scores on the SAT and ACT do more than open college doors — they predict success once students arrive. Here's why verbal fluency matters beyond test day.
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Guarantee Acceptance by Starting College Essays Early
The students who write the most compelling college essays aren't necessarily the most talented writers — they're the ones who start early enough to find their real story.
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