July 14, 2014 Now is the time when many students entering 12th grade are starting to think about writing their college application essays. Of course, there are an equal or… read more →
May 19, 2014. Essay Coaching has compiled a helpful list of scholarships for students seeking funds for college. The scholarships in the list below have deadlines in May and June… read more →
June 7, 2014 Posting update with review of the Red Cross Speed-Coaching: “Awesome,” “fulfilling,” “uplifting,” “rejuvenating,” and “eye opening” were words used by the American Red Cross management in Ann… read more →
- U.S. News and World Report Education section – Ratings and articles
- The Choice – New York Times Blog – High quality college news
- Collegeboard – SAT testing information and much more. Separate sections for students, parents and professionals.
- The ACT – ACT information
- The Common Application – One application for hundreds of schools
- National Association for College Admission Counseling
- College Answer – Created by SallieMae, the nation’s leading provider of student loans
- Federal Student Aid FAFSA – Get started applying for financial aid
- College Bound Network – Includes trade schools too. 3 million visitors a month.
- College View – Check out the student blogs and questions for college visits in the application process section
And Two Bonus Sites
- College Confidential – “Get the College Vibe,” “Ask the Dean,” huge discussion boards
- Grand Valley State University Accountability Report 2009 – Compare Michigan public colleges
April 12, 2014. The latest Issue of the Atlantic Monthly shows a boy on the cover wearing a pillow strapped around him, and features a story called “Stop Helping Your… read more →
March 23, 2014. “Which essay prompt should I pick from the Common Application?” is one of the most frequent questions I hear as an Essay Coach. Here is my answer. … read more →
March 16, 2014. This week the SAT made numerous changes, including making the SAT essay optional, mirroring the ACT policy. Essay Coaching has always helped students, teachers and parents understand… read more →
February 18, 2014. Scholarship Listings 1 Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest Description Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a… read more →
Jan. 30, 2014. If you’re suffering from limited economic opportunities, a college diploma remains your most reliable means of emerging from such stagnation. According to Pew Research, the average adult… read more →
Writing and editing are the yin and yang of producing an essay. First you write. Then you cut, add, juggle sentences, clarify, make words more specific. Edit #1 Get Your… read more →