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Your summer college essay game plan (with discounts!)
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Hi, Reader! It’s cliche to say, but I’ll say it anyway: How is it already May? Spring has just flown by, and now we’re in full-on summer prep. Vacations, summer jobs, workshops, college tours — you know the drill. Sometimes, summers are just as busy as the school year! I just finished giving two two-day workshops for two (notice a theme?) local high schools, and it was exhausting but amazing. So many of them came in with no ideas at all and left with solid outlines that they can continue developing over the summer. And making things easier is what I’m all about -- whether you're applying to Ivies or state schools. While my 1:1 coaching is essentially full for early summer (I might have spots open up for later on), there are still plenty of great resources (and coaches!) out there who can help students who are knee-deep in college prep, including:
There are lots of great ways to write strong, effective college essays ... and I can't wait to see what you create this summer! 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! We’re heading into summer, and that can mean only one thing (besides essay writing): The Common App is prepping for its Aug. 1 debut! This year, the Common App is getting a long-overdue glow up to its look and feel, but much of the content will stay the same — including all seven personal statement prompts. Here’s what you need to know. 📆 Important timing: The Common App will shut down July 28 for maintenance and relaunch Aug. 1 with the new design. 💄 The visual makeover: Think of...
Hi, Reader! I’m in the thick of summer here in Texas. Pool days, vacations, and (of course) lots of essay work. After an unfortunate run-in with a copperhead under my rosemary a few years ago, I’m also trying gardening again. (If you’re not too squeamish, you can read my story here.) Some might call my little garden disorganized — a mishmash of citrus, cantaloupe, berries, and herbs — but I call it an experiment. See what grows and evolves, see what I like, and see what I crave more (and...
Hi, Reader! Last week, we talked about how many schools you might want to apply to … but now you’ve got to make sure that number is a nice balance of safety, target, and reach schools. And with college admissions changing from year to year (and seemingly moment to moment), defining those schools (and then creating a balanced list from them) can be challenging. The ideal list includes safety schools (roughly a >70% chance of admission), target schools (30%-70% chance), and reach schools (<30%...