September 23, 2026
Feel like you don’t have one big story for your personal statement? You’re not alone. And here’s the great news: The montage essay structure lets you […]
August 13, 2026
Texas A&M added four required supplemental essays to its application for students applying for fall 2027 admission — bringing the total number of required supplementals to […]
August 9, 2026
If you’re staring at Baylor’s supplemental essay prompt — “What are you looking for in a university, why do you want to attend Baylor, and how […]
July 5, 2026
You qualified for automatic admission to UT Austin and/or Texas A&M, which is worth celebrating, for sure. But your work might not be quite over yet. […]
June 18, 2026
I’m often asked who I recommend for test prep, college counseling, other essay coaches, and more. Here’s my searchable and filterable list — people I trust, […]
May 8, 2026
College admissions can feel overwhelming — but there’s a lot of free help out there if you know where to look. This calendar pulls together educational […]
February 4, 2026
Applying to college can feel overwhelming — fast. But I’m here to help! On this page, I’ve curated a collection of some of my favorite, most […]
June 17, 2025
5/29/26 update: The most current version of this blog post (for 2026-2027 changes) can be found by clicking this link. As the Common App preps for […]
May 20, 2025
As college application season approaches, many parents ask me: Is online college essay coaching as effective as meeting in person? With increasingly competitive admissions and students […]