I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from applicant… Q: I think my personal statement story is a little mundane, but it’s all I have. How can I make it stand out? A: Great question! Don’t automatically refer to your essay as...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: What can we do to prepare for a “Why” essay? A: A few things…1) Visit the school for either and official or unofficial visit. Spend an entire day there, visit...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from applicants… Q: I just got rejected by my Early Decision school. Should I rewrite my essay? A: Don’t make any rush decisions. Take a deep breath. Look, you don’t know if your essay hurt...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: What makes one essay better than another? A: Great question! Complicated answer. Creating a college essay is a creative endeavor – not unlike painting a portrait or making a...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from applicants…. Q: When should I start writing my personal statement? A: Great question! Here’s the answer: January is too early and July is too late. Let me explain. In January, you might not have...
1. Where you apply means more than it ever has. Parents and applicants put a lot of time and effort into their school list. Too often I hear, “Stanford is my dream school!” Dreams are good. But a dream that has little chance of becoming a reality is not. I...
