The Essay Specialist

04/13/2026

Congrats to all of my clients from this application cycle, which was just as competitive as the last few, according to my sources! They are celebrating acceptances to the University of Michigan, Boston University, Villanova, UMiami, Fordham, Wisconsin, Maryland, Lehigh, Purdue, Indiana, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Binghamton, Rutgers, Colorado, Syracuse, Ohio State, Tampa, Penn State, Tennessee and more! 🎉

04/02/2026

Here’s a good overview of what colleges are doing about AI usage, including tips on how to write with an authentic voice.

Everything Students and Parents Need to Know in 2026

03/13/2026

Juniors: The Common App essay prompts are out! They have not changed from last year. If you’d like to work with me for the 26-27 application cycle, please reach out.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! May Santa bring you lots of acceptances in the coming weeks and months! 🎁

10/21/2025

Some great advice here about writing the college essay…

10/03/2025

Good advice from Reese!

05/15/2025

Congratulations to all of my clients from this application season who got into great schools like Cornell, Tufts, Fairfield, Santa Clara, Purdue, Rutgers, Stevens, Binghamton, UConn, and Fordham! I'm already booking up for next season, so if you need essay help, please reach out to reserve your spot.

02/18/2025

More insight about the use of AI in college admissions…because the personal essay is supposed to be just that, personal, don’t negate your one opportunity for them to hear your voice by relying on the computer.

Understanding how to navigate Generative AI challenges can empower families to make informed decisions and ensure students present their best, most authentic selves.

02/08/2025

I’m a proud sponsor of Jamboree, the musical r***e put on by parents at Ridgewood High School to raise money for need-based college scholarships. There’s one more show tonight, so catch it if you can!

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/ridgewood/sections/giving-back/articles/ridgewood-community-shines-in-opening-night-of-jamboree-2025

01/28/2025

This is a great reminder that rejection does not have to be catastrophic, and that parents should be modeling how their road to success was not always a straight line:

Rejection therapy prep is a growing movement that helps teens reframe failure as an opportunity rather than a setback.