Do you need someone to take a look at a few college application essays? Do you have a short amount of time? The Draft Review plan is for students who are strong writers and committed to revision. You might also be seeking a low-cost, high-engagement, short-term editorial … [Read more...] about What We Can Do in a Draft Review!
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“You can’t write about that.” Actually, you can.
Students and parents come to me with big worries started by well-meaning comments from various experts. Students and parents are worried that the topic they've chosen for an important college essay is somehow boring, typical, or wrong. Here's what they've heard: "Don't … [Read more...] about “You can’t write about that.” Actually, you can.
What’s Different About Success Story?
Encouragement Is Key When I see a certain skill strength, we capitalize on that, and we note that this skill set works. I know how essential encouragement is. I learned this from years of coaching high school students, years of receiving feedback from literary agents, … [Read more...] about What’s Different About Success Story?
Questions to Ask a College Essay Tutor
If you're searching for a college essay tutor, it helps to have a few questions in your back pocket. I have these answers ready to share even when I'm not asked, because I want potential clients to know my methods and approach. What can be accomplished with your … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask a College Essay Tutor
It Takes A Village to Tell a Story
Anyone who knows me well knows they might one day be asked to help me build a story. I test drive the plots of my novels in the same way I help my Success Story students test drive ideas. That's because no good writer ever goes it alone. Of course there's that tragic, … [Read more...] about It Takes A Village to Tell a Story
Should You Write Your College Essay About the Pandemic?
**This post includes updates since it was first written in spring 2020.** In 2020, Common App added a new, short-answer question allowing college applicants to describe their experience with the pandemic. So should you answer this optional question? Probably. Maybe. I'm … [Read more...] about Should You Write Your College Essay About the Pandemic?