Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

Why it’s difficult for exceptional students to avoid writing boring application essays About two years ago a candidate prepared an essay for a top notch school. Her numerical scores were exceptional: 4.0 GPA and a 33 on her ACT. She had extensive volunteer and...
Overcoming Writer’s Block On Your Application Essay

Overcoming Writer’s Block On Your Application Essay

Overcome The Pain And Frustration That Comes With Writer’s Block So That You Can Write A Great Application Essay Some people tell us that they sit in front of a computer screen and seem unable to come up with anything to write. What makes it worse is that you...
There Is No Substitute For Drafting

There Is No Substitute For Drafting

Put Yourself In The Place Of The Admissions Officer For A Moment As a member of the admissions board you are responsible for reading several hundred application essays each year, as you approach the admissions deadline.  Seating is limited.  You are faced with the...