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...
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...