I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: How exactly did you get into the admissions consulting business? A: I entered the admissions essay business as an act of pure desperation. I had asked my then-girlfriend to move in...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from applicants…. Q: How important is my activities list? A: Very important! Look at it like it’s your resume. They want to see what your life outside of class was like. The activities say a lot...
With college admission rates dropping every year, Rice University is doing what seems like a great idea – admit more freshman. Read the piece here: https://tinyurl.com/4uv7r3cy
Last year more so than any other year, schools added a new essay which is meant to challenge an applicant. This new essay will help admissions officers discover who you really are, how you think, and in what ways you will fit into their school. The world is changing...
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be...
It’s a special thrill when I get to work with kids who are writers. They bring unique insights into the essay process, they love to brainstorm, and they want to own every single word. Such was the case with David, a NYC-based private school senior. David was a...
