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Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me!

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) ...

5 Ways to Deal With Stress and Anxiety During the College Application Process

5 Ways to Deal With Stress and Anxiety During the College Application Process Breathe:  Focusing on your breathing can be enormously helpful. It brings you back to focusing on you.   Take deep...

Attention high school seniors and transfer students

The Key to Building A Good College List:  Creating a college list is both art and science. It is important to answer questions such as:  What are my goals?  What am I passionate about?  Who do I want...

Important Tips For Outlining Your Statement

  Important Tips For Outlining Your Statement:  Before you start writing your personal narrative essay statement, you need to connect the topic to a core value. How does pairing core values and...

With the college application season approaching

With the college application season approaching, I want to share some essential tips to help you navigate the process successfully.    Up-Level Your Activities and Awards List  Use Active Verbs:...

What I wish I knew: College application advice

What I wish I knew: College application advice from current students from the class of 2026:  Give yourself time—start while you are in your junior year of high school at the latest. Play to your...

Suggestions from High School Seniors to Rising Seniors and Parents

For parents of a rising senior, it is important to begin looking at schools, analyzing the different elements, and deciding which ones are worth visiting; this can take a lot of their time and energy...

Common College Admissions

Familiarize yourself with common  College Admissions Glossary Terms you may find in your College Admissions Letters for rising seniors and transfer students.           Reach...

Supplemental Essays Advice

Supplemental essays matter.  Schools wouldn’t ask you to write them if they weren’t going to look closely at your  responses! Spend just as much time and effort on them as you do on your...

How do you start writing your personal statement?

The first step is to choose an essay structure that helps your reader clearly and easily  understand who you are and what matters to you.  If you have faced significant life challenges and want to...

The College Essay Suggestions

Your college essay, often known as a personal statement, is your best (and often only) chance to showcase these aspects of your personality.             Here are some things...

Students On Their Way! Two Inspiring Success Stories

I recently had the pleasure of working with two students on their college essays. The first student was a transfer student and the second one was a new college applicant. Both students shared personal...
Elizabeth was amazing to work with and helped me so much with my essays. She gave thoughtful feedback, helped me make my writing clearer and stronger, and was always supportive throughout the process. She also replied very quickly, which made everything so much less stressful. I really appreciated how encouraging and patient she was, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help with essays or applications.

Ella P

I applied Early Decision and got accepted into the University of Michigan LSA! Thank you SO much for helping me along my journey. Your support meant a lot to me! You made the college application process less daunting and kept me on track, and for that I am really grateful.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Sincerely,
Dania H, Class of 2026!

Dania H

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Fran M

Elizabeth helped my daughter craft several essays for her college applications. Elizabeth kept me informed of the process every step of the way and provided my daughter with invaluable advice on her essays. She is applying with confidence thanks to Elizabeth! Natalie N, parent to the class of 2026.

Natalie N

Ms. Binder has been an incredible help throughout my college application process. Even though I started working with her later in the application process, she was quick to help and provided thoughtful, detailed feedback on my essays. Her guidance helped me organize and express my ideas clearly. Thanks to her support, I felt confident submitting my applications! Neil A, Class of 2026.

Neil A

I am incredibly grateful to Elizabeth for her unwavering support throughout my college application process. She not only helped refine my essays but also eased my anxiety with her patience and encouragement. Her insightful guidance made a daunting process feel manageable, and I truly couldn’t have done it without her. I highly recommend her to any student looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated counselor.

Mahika G. //Transfer Student to University of Michigan fall of 2025.

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Amanda L. // Parent of the class of 2025

Ms. Binder, it’s been such a long waiting period and senior year has been extremely overwhelming. I wanted to notify you that I was admitted into University of Michigan Engineering Program fall of 2025. I appreciated your help since day one and I couldn’t have done it without your guidance and support. You gave me countless moments of encouragement and always broke the steps down so I would be able to understand each component of the application process. Thank you again, Ms. Binder it was such a pleasure working with you.

Nabiha B. // Student Class of 2025

Ms. Binder has provided exceptional assistance and direction in assisting me with crafting compelling essays that have boosted my confidence in submitting them to my dream colleges. She consistently went above and beyond to aid me in my growth as a writer, demonstrating unwavering dedication. Her kindness and approachability, coupled with her profound understanding of the college application process, made our collaboration an incredibly enjoyable experience. If you’re embarking on your college essay journey, I wholeheartedly recommend choosing Ms. Binder as your guide. Ashmith P.

Ashmith P. // Student Class of 2024

I really enjoyed working with Elizabeth. She was very flexible with her times and her corrections were very precise and she always found a way to convey my message without changing too much. She is organized and fair and very fun to talk to. She was a great help. Thank you

Michael K. // Student Class of 2024

Elizabeth was fantastic to work with! She was very helpful with my daughter’s college essays and always kept her on task. Elizabeth is extremely organized and prompt with all correspondence. I recommend Essay Help for Colleges without hesitation.

Emily S. // Parent

Elizabeth has been working with my son on his college application essays. I was feeling a little intimidated by the process because this is my oldest child. Elizabeth made me feel at ease–she is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the college application process. She provides quick and helpful feedback on essays.
I would definitely recommend that other parents work with Elizabeth!

Sandra K // Parent

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