When teaching Common Application Essay secrets in free and low-cost classes for high school students and their parents, I say, “If you remember nothing else in this class, remember this:… read more →

Need help with your college essay? Take this $19 class on Tuesday, Sept 20, 2022. You’ll receive college essay writing help from an expert college essay coach. High school parents… read more →

Meet an Exciting Addition to the Essay Coaching Team We welcome the expertise of Sarah J. Robbins to the Essay Coaching team. Sarah J. Robbins is an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based… read more →

High school parents and students will learn: What admissions officers are looking for. How to find your best topic. How to bring out your unique writing voice. Engaging ways to… read more →

Update: Feb 27, 2022.  Originally published Jul 25, 2014. High school juniors, thinking about how to write your college application essay? To get a jump-start on writing your essay, click… read more →

“This college application essay class helped me to come up with topic ideas for my essay and helped me understand how to write my essay.”–G.S. April, 2020 High school parents… read more →

Writing a last minute college application essay? There are still colleges accepting applications. High School Senior:  “When should I start writing my college application essay?” Debbie Merion, College Essay Coach: … read more →

Happy Holidays! Oprah has her list of favorite things. Here are some of Debbie Merion’s favorite gift ideas for teens, college kids, and parental units. Ear buds or a headphones… read more →

COVID-19 cramping your college fair visits? Try attending a virtual college fair sponsored by NACAC–The National Association of College Admission Counseling.  Choose from these fairs: Sep 28th, 2021 4:00 pm… read more →

To all 2021 high school graduates: College is the start. Before you know it, you’ll be Twenty-one years old.   2025 Correct year that you can vote? So much power… read more →