Podcast – Putting The Wow in Your College Essay

🎧 New Podcast Episode: Putting the Wow in Your College Essay

Writing college essays is one of the most challenging—and often overwhelming—parts of the college application process. Where should students even begin? In this episode of the College Bound Mentor podcast, special guest Susan Knoppow, Co-Founder and CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, helps answer that very question.

Susan, a former executive speechwriter, copywriter, and published poet, brings a wealth of insight and experience to the table. She’s also the creator of the Wow Method—a proven, 10-step process that simplifies essay writing and helps students find and express their unique voice.

In Putting the Wow in Your College Essay, you’ll learn:

  • The key elements of a standout college essay

  • How parents can support (not sabotage) their student’s writing process

  • Ways to reduce essay-related stress and overwhelm

  • Tips for approaching supplemental essays with confidence

  • How to navigate AI tools responsibly in the essay-writing process

Whether you’re a student staring at a blank screen or a parent looking to help (without overstepping), this episode is packed with practical advice you can use right now.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

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Keren Thoms

Keren Thoms is the marketing coordinator and administrative assistant at Wow Writing Workshop. With a background in health care, she made the leap into marketing in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. Keren brings a unique global perspective to her work, having attended colleges in three different countries. She now lives in the Midwest with her husband, kids, and dogs where she balances creative projects, family life, and plenty of coffee.

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