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Slides – DCAN 2022
Last Update: September 28, 2022
Presentation slides from September 30, 2022. Become a College Essay Expert: Tips, Resources, and Insight from the Pros
The Wow Method
Last Update: January 10, 2023
Wow's 10 step college essay writing process, displayed in a color-coded graphic.
Parents: How to Help Without Taking Over
Last Update: March 31, 2022
Our suggestions for parents, to help well-meaning adults support their children without overstepping.
How to Write Supplemental Essays
Last Update: March 30, 2022
A guide to writing supplements, including how to understand a variety of prompts and how to decide what to write about.
How to Write Why Us College Essays
Last Update: March 30, 2022
A guide to writing Why Us essays, including how to understand any Why Us prompt and how to decide what to include.
How to Write the Common App Personal Essay
Last Update: March 30, 2022
Tips for writing the Common Application personal essay, including detailed explanations of each prompt and guidelines for choosing a topic.
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