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.

A standout college essay isn’t about shocking drama or the “perfect” story—it’s about theme. Your theme gives your essay focus, purpose, and power. It’s what turns a simple story into a meaningful statement that captures who you are.

🎧 New Podcast Episode: Putting the Wow in Your College Essay Writing college essays is one of the most challenging—and often overwhelming—parts of the college application process. Where should students even begin? In this episode of the College Bound Mentor podcast, special guest Susan Knoppow, Co-Founder and CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, helps answer that […]

Do you ever catch yourself saying these things after reading a student’s essay? - He could have … - If she would only … - I saw such potential … At Wow, we find ourselves there too, but we quickly recover. Here's what we do to get back on track.
Crafting a standout college essay can feel like a daunting task—but it doesn’t have to be. In a recent educational webinar co-hosted by Susan Knoppow from Wow Writing Workshop and Applerouth Education, students and families gained insider knowledge on the dos and don’ts of college essay writing.

Have you ever wondered how to help students avoid clichés? Should you dismiss a student who tells you they scored the winning goal? The topic has come up several times during our one-on-one meetings with this year’s CEE trainees. We get questions about it every year. So, as you prepare for the 2024-25 application season, […]

I was delighted to be interviewed about college essays for the Admissions Directors Lunchcast, which aired in March. If you are not familiar with this podcast, co-hosts Nathan Ament (Knox College) and Teege Mettille (Enroll ml) interview experts about timely topics facing admissions. For each episode, the hosts pair one influencer (me!) with an admissions practitioner […]

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