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Last-Minute College Apps? ⏰No Worries!
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Hi, Reader! I’m getting ready to head out this weekend for San Diego, where I’ll spend the week with the College Essay Guy team to plan for the next admission season. I love the team I work with and am grateful to be able to spend the week with them learning, connecting, and planning. They make me a better essay coach — and person. All that prep to be gone for a week is why this week’s email is running a little late. Can you empathize? It seems like often, waiting until the last minute is second nature for many of us. And it may be a little panic-inducing … especially if you’re still thinking about submitting some college applications in the next few days. But here’s the good news for the Class of 2025: Even if you’ve procrastinated (or are submitting some new applications after getting some deferrals or denials), you can still submit some kick-butt essays. Now, it’s not like I recommend this at-the-buzzer approach (take note Class of 2026), but I get it. Life happens. So how do you take care of your application essays fast? Check out this blog post from the College Essay Guy: How to Write Your College Essay in Just One Night. Have a little more time (but not much) before your deadline? Then invest 9 minutes in this YouTube video: Finish Your College Application in 2 Weeks (Even if You Haven’t Started Yet). Both will help you submit your best applications in the time you have left. And if you’re part of the Class of 2026, you still have a few months before you have to start thinking about college essays, but your application time will be here before you know it. While you don’t need to start writing until after school lets out for the summer, if you think you might want/need application or essay support, start researching your options and interviewing professionals soon. Finding the right fit is so important, and it’s really helpful to talk with different coaches and counselors to see who works best with your personality and goals. I know that coaches are booking up now (and I’m taking on only a limited number of students this season), so don't wait too long! Meanwhile, I’m off to pack. For real this time! Happy Writing! Julia julia@essay-coach.com | View My Resources | Join My Free Facebook Group | Visit My Amazon Storefront This email may contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a percentage of the sale in commission, but using these links doesn't affect the price you pay. I recommend only products I use myself and believe in. Thank you for supporting me! Read more: Privacy Policy You're receiving this email because you opted in to my mailing list or because you're a current or past client. Don't need (or want) this information anymore? No hard feelings. Just use the links below to adjust your subscription.
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Julia Byrd: Essay Coach
I work with rising high school seniors to help them identify the meaningful, personal stories that make for standout admissions and scholarship essays. Subscribe to my newsletter to get the latest college admission and essay writing information.
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