Top Tier Admissions
Every summer, while my three kids are romping off to sports camps and swim team practice, I’m hunkering down into essay coaching mode. It’s an exciting season in counseling, when I get to support my students through the process of translating their life experiences into compelling stories for admissions readers. Draft after draft, they pour […]
In the 2025-2026 application cycle, colleges made some of the most significant changes to essay evaluation in a generation. The reason? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Some schools have dropped numeric essay scores. Others have begun to warn applicants that AI-generated text could cost them their admission. And a growing number of universities have added supplemental prompts […]
The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is known for its school spirit, research excellence, and strong commitment to public impact. With world-class programs across engineering, business, the arts, and the sciences, Michigan offers students the chance to lead and develop real-world solutions. University of Michigan attracts intellectually driven, socially engaged students who […]
Applying to Emory University means joining a community rooted in academic rigor, ethical leadership, and a commitment to service. Located in Atlanta, with a vibrant liberal arts tradition and nationally recognized programs in the sciences, business, and humanities, Emory offers students the opportunity to connect intellectual inquiry with real-world impact. Students are encouraged to explore […]
Applying to Duke University means joining a vibrant community in Durham, North Carolina, where campus pride and academic intensity meet. Duke attracts students eager to connect learning with purpose, from cutting-edge research in the Pratt School of Engineering to interdisciplinary exploration in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Your Duke supplemental essays are your […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
Every deadline from August to May – test dates, applications. decisions – in one place. Signup to download the full 9-page Senior Year Roadmap (PDF)