Slides – HECA 2022
Last Update: May 26, 2022
Presentation slides for the session, "The 3 R’s of Essay Coaching: Requirements, Requests and Recommendations" presented by Susan Knoppow, Nancy Wigley and Ellen Gaddie
We work well with counselors and consultants because we all care about the same thing: helping students get into the schools of their dreams. We focus exclusively on the essay – you’re already an expert on the rest of the admission process. We’re writers, teachers and problem-solvers; we’ll work with you to find the right solutions for you and your students. Tell us what you need. We’ll figure out how to get there.
Slides – HECA 2022
Last Update: May 26, 2022
Presentation slides for the session, "The 3 R’s of Essay Coaching: Requirements, Requests and Recommendations" presented by Susan Knoppow, Nancy Wigley and Ellen Gaddie
The 3 R’s of Essay Coaching
Last Update: May 26, 2022
A guide to deciding what to require, request and recommend as you guide students through the essay-writing process.
The Wow Method
Last Update: January 10, 2023
Wow's 10 step college essay writing process, displayed in a color-coded graphic.
Morning Writing
Last Update: March 30, 2022
Instructions for our signature writing exercise, which we use to help students recognize their writing voice before they start writing college application essays.
Student-Centered Brainstorm Process
Last Update: May 10, 2022
An outline of the steps we take before, during and after a brainstorm discussion. Covers the first three steps of Wow's ten-step process.
Student Schedule
Last Update: March 30, 2022
A sample schedule to illustrate how we work with students on the Common App personal statement.
Parents: How to Help Without Taking Over
Last Update: March 31, 2022
Our suggestions for parents, to help well-meaning adults support their children without overstepping.
Parent Essay Info Email
Last Update: May 26, 2022
Email template to send to parents before the essay coaching process begins.
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