29: Early Action and Early Decision Deferrals: What They Mean and What You Can Do About It!
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss what being deferred means and what you can do to improve your odds of admission in the Regular Decision application round—both for your top-choice school and the ...
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28: The College Essay Advisors Assessment Service Option (Bonus episode!)
Join Stacey and Becca as they offer listeners insight as to what applicants can expect upon signing up for an expert assessment of their college essay draft(s) and discuss their methods for constructi...
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27: College Essay Brainstorming Exercises (Part 3: Objects)
Join Stacey and Becca as they walk you through one of their favorite ways of brainstorming for the personal statement: the object exercise! Take a look around your room and identify a few objects that...
22 Elo 202415min
26: How to Write About Hardship and Trauma in Your College Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss strategies for writing essays about hardship that emphasize positive qualities that will empower you to succeed in higher education, rather than relying on common...
15 Elo 202419min
25: The Dos and Don’ts of the Activity Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they review common Activity Essay prompts, discuss the purpose of the essay within the scope of the larger application, offer guidance on which of your activities to expand up...
8 Elo 202416min
24: How to Write About Religion, Faith, & Politics in Your College Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they weigh the risks and benefits of writing about religion, faith, and politics in your college essay. Can applicants address potentially controversial topics without polariz...
1 Elo 202421min
23: The Dangers of Reading College Essay Examples
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the risks that accompany reading too many college essay examples and ways students and parents alike can best set themselves up for success before starting the co...
25 Heinä 202416min
22: How to Write Your College Essay About Someone Else (While Still Centering Your Story)
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the dangers of writing about someone else in your college essay and what you can do to make sure the spotlight shines on you (your strengths, your character, your...
18 Heinä 202418min
