#Essay Write

The “Why This College?” college essay supplement remains my least favorite. (I’ll do a post on why soon.) But as long as this college essay prompt exists, you should know how to do it well. To do it well, you have to pitch yourself, show how the college why it is in *their best interests* to admit you. _______________________________________________ I’m enrolling students now for my summer college admissions essay program. It’s for juniors who: * have daydreamed about writing the “college essay that got me in.” * are bright and high-achieving, and want expert guidance to give them a competitive advantage. * want professional proofreading and feedback from someone with 25 years experience getting students into their dream colleges. * benefit from 1:1 support. * are excited about the prospect of having several ready-to-submit drafts done before September. If all those sound like you, DM me the word “PITCH.” I’ll tell you more about applying to the program. Talk to you soon.

I wish I knew this sooner 🫣 Writing your college essay based on what you think admissions officers want to read? 🙅You’re probably writing the exact kind of essay they’re tired of! ⏯️Watch to the end for the trick to make your college essay stand out. #college #collegebound #collegeadmissions #study #highereducation

How to Write a Stand Out College Essay 📝 If your essay sounds more basic than standout, comment “MASTERCLASS” and I’ll send you my free essay training! #collegeadmissions #collegescholarships #collegeadvice #collegetips #collegeapplication

You’ve all heard the phrase “show, don’t tell.” But Stacey is breaking down what that ACTUALLY means, and how you can use this to your advantage when writing your college application essays. Yes, that even means writing a better essay than your friends. Save this reel for later!

Our thoughts on writing college essays! #collegeessay #personalstatement #activitieslist #supplementalessays #collegeapplications #highschooljunior

For real: if you’re applying to college this year (or the next) (or the next), this page is for you. I’ve spent 25 years getting students into their dream colleges, and I post the best college essay content on this app daily. So I’m not saying you have to follow this account. But you should.

If you’re a junior in high school, here is what you need to start doing right now to prepare to write your college application essays… TAKE NOTES Create a note in your notes app just for ideas, special experiences, and dreams you’ve had that could be meaningful essay topics. This is important because ideas float in and out of your head quickly, so you want to be able to jot them down quickly before they’re gone. #collegeessayhelp #collegeapplicationessay

There is no shortage of college essay advice online. Unfortunately, much of it is noise. 😑 The difference is knowing what to ignore and what actually moves the needle. 🎯

College Essay Strategy: Stop Writing "Love Letters" Key Milestones & Actionable Advice: 1 Common Mistake – Don't tell the college why they are great; they already know. #1 Shift – Focus on why you are the perfect fit for their specific ecosystem. 2 Specific Targets – Name one club you will join or one project you will start on day one. The "Swap" Test – If you can change the school’s name and the essay still works, delete it. The Strategy: Admissions officers want to see your future contribution, not just your past admiration. This template ensures your essay is grounded in specific, un-copyable intent. Core Competencies: #CollegeApps #CollegeEssay #Collegeapplications #college #Classof2027

College essay topics. A lot of students are told these are “forbidden”. That’s not really true. What admissions officers don’t want is an essay that recounts a hard experience without showing growth, agency, or insight. You can write about almost anything if the focus is on how you think, what changed, and who you became. Comment TOPIC and I’ll send you a breakdown of the ‘don’t write about this’ essay topics and how they actually can work. #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #collegetips #collegeessays #collegeapps

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Most students think a hook needs to sound impressive. It doesn’t. It needs to feel real, specific, and make the reader curious enough to keep going. If you’re starting essays soon, save this so you don’t fall into the generic trap. Follow for more real examples and essay guidance. #collegeessays #collegeadmissions #highschoolstudents #collegecounseling #admissionsadvice