Tips and Resources for Professionals

Expert college essay advice for high school counselors and education consultants. Find tips and resources to help students navigate the college admission essay.

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March 20, 2023

Kim Lifton

College Admissions Officer Essay Tips

I have discovered that whether admissions officers work at large, small, public, private or Ivy schools, they want reflective stories written by the student.

February 22, 2023

Kim Lifton

Brainstorming College Essays with Challenging Students

Teens are teens. Most don't spend a lot of time dreaming about writing college essays; they stress over it. And, when it's time to meet with an expert, they get nervous.

February 7, 2023

Kim Lifton

How to Get a Great Story out of Your Students

Listen and be curious to get a great story out of your students. They have a lot to say, guide them and let them say it.

February 3, 2023

Joe Kane

5 Things We Learned from the Class of 2023

As we model our own process for professionals during our signature training, the College Essay Experience, we get a little bonus because we get to learn new, super cool things from them, too. (Like … You can finish a 500-mile hike with an injury, close your eyes to survive a snowmobile ride to the top of a glacier when you are afraid of heights, and open a knitting store even if you cannot knit!)

February 3, 2023

Kim Lifton

5 College Essay Myths and Facts YOU Need to Know!

Here are five college essay myths and facts for a high school student to consider before writing any essay.

January 6, 2023

Kim Lifton

How to Prepare for the College Application Journey

This is a journey into self-discovery to teach your future college student how to be introspective and find meaning in life experiences.

January 5, 2023

Kim Lifton

Frequently Asked College Essay Questions

It's hard to tell the difference between what’s worth listening to and what’s not when it comes to the college essay. Wow gives the real scoop in these FAQs!

January 1, 2023

Kim Lifton

The Easiest Way To Write Your College Application Personal Statement (#ClassOf2024)

Beware of the gimmicks and promises surrounding the college essay writing process. We hope you’ll ignore them because there really are no shortcuts.

November 21, 2022

Kim Lifton

A Holiday Message: Tell Me Something Good

At Wow, we always appreciate you and the hard work you do to support students and their families on their journeys to college.

October 19, 2022

Kim Lifton

How to Review College Application Essays Without a Red Pen

At Wow, w e make sure that, first and foremost, students understand the prompt and can illustrate something meaningful about themselves in a genuine answer to any prompt that showcases at least one trait or characteristic that is important to the student.

October 11, 2022

Joe Kane

Don’t Revise College Essays When You’re Nervous!

When your college essay is done, reviewed, proofed - leave it alone. Don't revise your college essays when you are nervous - or about to click send on your Common Application!

September 12, 2022

Joe Kane

The Personal Statement Needs No Hook

Focusing on hooks places too much emphasis on the beginning, not the whole story. Students don't need a hook to get attention in the admissions office.