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Tips and resources for college essay writing

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The Secret to a Memorable College Essay
Many students struggle because they think they need to write what colleges want to hear. The result is often an essay that sounds generic or unlike the student who wrote it.
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One-on-One College Essay Coaching Makes All the Difference
Every student has a unique journey, but many struggle with one simple question: "What should I write about?" The answer isn't found in a template or a generic prompt. It comes through thoughtful conversation, guided reflection, and personalized feedback.
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Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Start Your College Essay
Whether you're just beginning to think about your college applications or staring at a blank page, now is the perfect time to get started. By investing a few weeks this summer, you'll enter senior year with confidence, momentum, and one of the most important parts of your application already underway.
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Supporting Students with Disabilities

College Essay Tips: Supporting Students with Disabilities Every so often a colleague sends a question I haven’t seen before. The good thing about having a time-tested process is that even if I haven’t answered that precise question, I can always offer something. Here’s one that came in last fall:   I will be working with […]

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Is it still okay to write about politics?
Encourage your student to step away from the topic and spend time making sure they know what a personal statement is, why they are writing it, how it fits into the application, who reads it, and what admissions readers are looking for.
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College Essay Tips: Supporting Students with Disabilities

College Essay Tips: Supporting Students with Disabilities Every so often a colleague sends a question I haven’t seen before. The good thing about having a time-tested process is that even if I haven’t answered that precise question, I can always offer something. Here’s one that came in last fall:   “I will be working with […]

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How Do Colleges Use the Essays?
Assuming you are qualified academically for the school, effective essays can make a difference, tipping the balance in your favor when colleges must choose between applicants with similar qualifications.
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A Taste of CEE Recap

THE COLLEGE ESSAY EXPERIENCE | Write an Essay with a Wow Coach Here’s a link to the webinar recording, “A Taste of the College Essay Experience.”   If you attended live, thank you!   Susan shared tips for managing the essay writing process, brainstorming quickly, and reviewing essays with ease. AND there was a little writing! […]

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What Do Admissions Want?
Since Wow opened in 2009, the answer to the question, What do admissions officers look for in a college essay? has not changed. The college essay has always offered an opportunity to show someone you may never meet just what kind of person you are.
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