Tips and Resources for Students & Parents

Expert college essay advice for students and parents. Tips and resources to help families navigate the college admission essay.

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March 1, 2019

Kim Lifton

Top College Essay Writing Tips From The Admissions Office

Top tips from admissions officials from colleges and universities around the country. Learn the tricks from the insiders.

July 7, 2018

Joe Kane

Tips to Overcome College Essay Writing Anxiety

Anxiety is normal, and it can hold you back from even starting your college admissions essay. Learn how to cope, get started, and write your college essay.

June 22, 2018

Kim Lifton

The Best Tips to Write an Effective College Application Essay

Our own CEO, Susan Knoppow, gets interviewed by a college access consultant about the importance of the college essay and how to write them.

Tips and Resources for Students & Parents

Top College Essay Writing Tips From The Admissions Office

Tips to Overcome College Essay Writing Anxiety

The Best Tips to Write an Effective College Application Essay

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