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.

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 […]

Have you ever wondered how to help students avoid clichés? This topic has come up several times during our one-on-one meetings with this year’s CEE trainees. We get questions about clichés from pros like you every year. As you prepare for the 2024-25 application season, which kicks off this month (March Madness), consider embracing the […]

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