As students begin applying to universities/colleges, they and their parents recognize the need to hire a facilitator to help with writing a personal statement and a supplemental essay.  Working with various students this school year as they moved toward online personal statements and supplemental essays, I found that this demonstrated the support needed to discover […]

Below is the full set of essay prompts for the Common Application for 2026–2027:   Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.  The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental […]

Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me!    Step 1: Make a list of all the things you want colleges to know about you. You can do this either:  in a bullet point format (organized, easy to read)  on a blank sheet of paper (with drawings)  on a timeline   Step 2: Once you’ve created your list:  If it’s a bullet point […]