College Essay Ink

* High school juniors: the 2020 -2021 Common App essay prompts are set. 

February is here, and high school juniors have so much going on – keeping up with school, testing, extra-curriculars, work, family obligations – not to mention college search, too.

And then there's Valentine’s Day ... t...

As seniors begin their final semester of high school, I can't help but feel like an empty-nester. I will miss the students! It was an honor to counsel them, to get to know them and to learn about their passions, values, challenges, ambitions – each person grappling with growing up and tran...

Are you a rebel who resists the status quo? If so, there's a good chance the traditional essay format is not for you.  Don't despair!  You have options.

This year, I've worked with students who identify as artists, creative empaths, social justice warriors, eco-feminists, mak...

Every year I meet students who dive into the University of California Personal Insight Questions without doing their homework. Yikes! Here's a cheat sheet that can keep you on track, and save precious time. (I still recommend you browse the UC websites for specific advice.)

The University o...

Last fall, I met with Marc, a high school dynamo. You name it, he had it going on. Except for one thing. He couldn’t write. I mean, he knew how to write, but he couldn’t write.

During our first meeting, we had a freewheeling conversation about his background and experiences. There were so m...