How to Help Without Highjacking: College Essay Tips from Wow Writing Workshop & Applerouth
Writing college essays can feel overwhelming—for students and their parents. Below is a short recap of the insightful and practical webinar with Susan Knoppow, CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, in partnership with Applerouth.
In this session, Susan shared Wow’s straightforward 10-step method for tackling college essays—an approach designed to reduce stress, foster clarity, and empower students to tell their own stories. The focus of the conversation? How parents can be supportive without overstepping and overediting their child’s essay.
From understanding your role in the process to knowing when to offer feedback (and when to step back), this webinar was packed with helpful guidance. Susan’s advice made it clear: the best college essays are honest, student-driven, and thoughtfully crafted—not over-edited by adults.
Whether your student is just starting their application journey or knee-deep in drafts, the tips shared in this session will help them move forward with confidence—and maybe even enjoy the process.
Key Takeaway: You can help your student succeed, without doing the work for them. Let their voice shine, and trust the process.
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