In my eBook Setting Yourself Up for Success: A Guide to Help You Make the Best Decisions about the SAT, ACT, and College Process, I discuss how applicants are best served when they view the college admissions process as a presentation on a silver platter. The better the silver platter, the better the chances of that student gaining admission.

In order to create the best application section of the silver platter, students need a great college essay and application. We start by brainstorming ideas, opening up the memory bank to find an intriguing story that shows something special about the applicant. From there, students are guided through the writing process, culminating in a perfectly polished college essay.

Applications are a little more complex as questions vary from school to school. I guide students through the research of potential colleges to select the best ones to meet their individual needs. I also guide students through the questions on college applications. The end goal is to have the most polished college application possible. When the admissions officers read your application, they want to know if you are a good fit for their school. Knowing what to write and how to write it is a major part of this. In the end, you want the admissions officer to say, “This applicant is a perfect fit for our campus.”