Oct 16, 2014. In my seventh year speaking in the St Clair County KnowHow2Go Ask an Expert Series, I presented “Seven Secrets for Writing a Standout College Application Essay.” The… read more →
Sept 30, 2014. Sitting in front of me these days—in my office and on Skype—are high school seniors and their parents who sometimes look worried, stressed or befuddled about the… read more →
For years I’ve been wrestling with this question: What is the quickest, clearest way to describe what colleges want to learn about a student in his or her college application… read more →
Aug 16, 2014 So excited to receive this email this morning: Congratulations Gold Medal Winner of the 2014 Global Ebook Awards! Greetings, Congratulations Debbie Merion, for winning in… read more →
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 →
