Hi, Reader!

I was so grateful to spend all of last week with the College Essay Guy team out in beautiful Escondido, reflecting on this past application season and looking ahead to the next. I truly couldn’t have picked a better group of people to work with (and for). They challenge me, support me, and make me a better person (and essay coach)!

With all the uncertainty in the world right now, I’m grateful to have those constants in my life.

Speaking of uncertainty, if you’re a Texas resident (or you’re considering applying to some Texas schools), you may have heard that A&M has begun to limit undergraduate growth, while UT-Austin is reducing its automatic admission offers from students in the top 6% of their Texas high school class down to the top 5%. Obviously, there are a lot of other uncertainties in the world of higher education right now, like with federal student aid policies. All of that can feel really stressful, but we’re all in this together, and I’ll do my best to keep you updated and help you find the answers to your questions.

Special Valentine’s Day Sale

Now through Monday, Feb. 17, coupon code LOVE30 will get you 30% off of any of my paid digital products. Whether you need resume support or are eager to begin brainstorming early or have your eyes set on UT or A&M, now’s a great time to get started … at a pretty sweet discount!

Start Thinking About the Support You May Need This Summer

There may still be a chill in the air (brrrr — we hit just above freezing this morning here in Houston), but summer will be here before you know it. If you think you’ll want/need college admissions support this summer — whether that’s for college advising, test prep, or essay coaching — I advise you to start doing your research now and interview potential providers. I think that fit is so important when it comes to these services, and it’s great to be able to speak with these professionals to find the right match.

Of course, there’s no reason you have to hire a team. Lots of students navigate this process very successfully with the support of parents, teachers, counselors, and the wealth of free resources available online (like the ones College Essay Guy offers). I talk more about why you may not need an essay coach in this blog post.

Wishing you all a great rest of the week and upcoming weekend. I’ll see you next week!

Happy Writing!

Julia

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