
47: The 3 Common Ways Students Undermine Their College Essays
Join Stacey and Becca as they outline three subtle mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong personal statement. From repeating the activities list to forcing a lesson or skipping reflection, they ...
20 Elo 7min

46: Supplemental Essays About Conflict and Disagreement: What to Know Before You Write
Join Stacey and Becca as they unpack how students can approach supplemental essay prompts about disagreement and differing points of view. They’ll discuss what colleges may be looking for in these res...
13 Elo 15min

44: Supplemental Essays 101: What Colleges Ask—and Why!
Join Stacey and Becca as they break down the most common types of supplemental essays students will encounter during the college application process. From “Why Us?” and "Tell us about a community" ess...
30 Heinä 22min

43: How to Write an Uncommon Community Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they explore how applicants can think outside the box when choosing topics for their community essays. They share strategies for identifying authentic, meaningful communities ...
23 Heinä 17min

42: Are Any College Essay Topics Off Limits?
Students often hear that topics like mental health, loss, service trips, injuries, or family challenges are “too risky” for college essays—but is that actually true? Join Stacey and Becca as they unpa...
16 Heinä 15min

41: Using AI to Draft College Essays: Yay or Nay?
Join Stacey and Becca as they dive into the nuances of AI in higher education, particularly its role in the college admissions process. They discuss evolving AI tools for students, share insights on u...
29 Elo 202513min

40: The Uncommon College Essay (Stacey's New Book!)
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss The Uncommon College Essay: An Approachable Guide to an Intimidating Process, Stacey’s new book that walks students and parents through CEA’s step-by-step approac...
15 Elo 202515min



















