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Last-Minute College Apps? ⏰ No Worries!
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Hi, Reader! In two weeks, I'll be heading out to 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. And even though I have plenty of time before I leave, I can bet you that I'm likely to wait until the night before to start packing. 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 or weeks. But here’s the good news for the Class of 2026: 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 2027), but I get it. Life happens. So how do you take care of your application essays fast?
Both will help you submit your best applications in the time you have left. And if you’re part of the Class of 2027, 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 a very limited number of students this season), so don't wait too long! Meanwhile, I promise to pack early. For real this time! Happy Writing! Julia Interested in Coaching? Let's Talk! | View My Resources | Need Help? Open a Support Ticket. 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.
Hi, Reader! I promise I won’t derail your Friday for long — but I just got word that the Common App released its essay prompts for the Class of 2027. And the big headline? They’re staying the same. 🎉 👏 🎉 You can find the full details here. This doesn’t mean juniors need to start drafting tomorrow or next week (please enjoy your spring and focus on ending the school year strong). But it does mean they can begin gently thinking about possible topics. Last year’s most popular choice (picked by...
Hi, Reader! Last week, I organized and spoke at a neighborhood event on college planning. I brought in two colleagues to speak, too — one who covered paying for college and another who discussed test prep — and I put together a quick checklist to hand out about what students can do each year of high school to prep for college applications. (You can snag a copy here.) If you're anything like me, having a checklist is the bee's knees. (Speaking of, here's a picture of a sweet bumblebee that was...
Hi, Reader! I was so grateful to spend the week last week with the College Essay Guy team out in beautiful San Diego, 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 changes 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...