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Crafting a Stand-Out TRANSFER Application Essay
Statistics – and my personal experience as an essay editor – indicate that transferring colleges is more common than it used to be.
Nov 22, 2025
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Special Tips for Writing UC PIQs
I’m a huge fan of the University of California system.
Nov 11, 2025
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Four Fixes That Can Save Your College Essay
Nov 3, 2025
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The "Passion" Problem
“Passion” has become a lazy, vague crutch word in admissions essays, so overused that it’s lost all meaning.
Oct 21, 2025
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Your “Why” Essay Might Stink — And How to Fix It
Two quick, preliminary notes:
Oct 7, 2025
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Avoid These Common Essay Pitfalls
We're deep into the admissions season so here's a fresh batch of advice based on common mistakes I'm currently observing students make when drafting…
Sep 20, 2025
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Running Out of Steam on Your College Essays? This One Tip Can Change Everything
Before diving in to a critical motivation strategy, a quick note: I want every student to have the tools to write strong admissions essays so I’m happy…
Sep 14, 2025
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Borrow Screenwriter Secrets When Crafting Your College Essay
“Erin was a fantastic partner throughout my application process.
Sep 7, 2025
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