College Essays With Susan Phillips

Congrats, UGA, on another championship! UGA seemed to be on everyone's application list last year, and I don't see that slowing down.

If you're applying to be a Bulldog, here is the latest:

UGA will require two essays, a longer personal essay (250-650 words) and a shorter essay (200-300 words). ***In addition, the Fall 2023 application will open up on August 1 in order to align their opening with other institutions using the Common Application.

Check out their admissions blog for more details:

2023 Application Essays - UGA Undergraduate Admissions For the Fall 2023 class, UGA will be keeping the same essay questions as have had for the past few years. UGA will require two essays, a longer personal essay (250-650 words) and a shorter essay (200-300 words). In addition, the Fall 2023 application will open up on August 1 in order to align our [....

2023 College Essay
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The hardest colleges to get into for 2023, ranked Institutions that topped the list had the slimmest acceptance ratings, among other factors

Applying to colleges this fall? Wondering how you can stand out in a growing pool of applicants? I specialize in college essays and would love to help you "tell your story"! (Excerpt below from The Good Life Park Cities magazine)

In a college essay, posing a question can be more powerful than having everything all figured out. See these two excerpts:

The examples below are sure to impress admissions.

In the Georgia Tech excerpt, the student doesn't merely state but also "proves" his interest and capability in the field of engineering by discussing the rigorous S.T.E.A.M. program he participates in as a high school student.

In the Parsons excerpt, the student demonstrates that she has done her research about Parsons' values and knows that she is a perfect fit for their fashion program. She goes on to give examples proving her credibility.

Of course, I made sure they relayed their credentials clearly and grammatically. Neither one of these particular students had a creative "voice" - and that's okay! Their essays were true to their style.

Seniors! Knock out your college essays before school starts!
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Yesterday I worked with a senior who wanted to write about her experience on the Belles drill team, but she was afraid that her topic wouldn’t “stand out.” Writing about sports and other athletic activities is a common topic, but your sports essay can still be a standout! Here’s how:

Last week, I kicked off my first session of the summer with a rising senior who needed help organizing her many ideas and credentials. It was mostly a brainstorming session, and along the way I was able to help her choose a focus (her volunteer work in high school) and three specific experiences she'd like to share with admissions. I always follow up sessions by e-mailing parents and students with organizational notes over everything we discussed + next steps.

For current high school juniors:

Common App has released its Fall 2022 essay prompts, which includes some changes! I've already started to receive calls about helping students write their college essays. At this point, there is no rush to start, but rather it's a good time to begin reflecting on the essay choices and which life experiences you'd like to share with admissions. As a college essay tutor, I'm happy to help at any point of your writing process, from choosing which topic would best demonstrate your strengths to polishing your final draft.

2022-2023 Common App Essay Prompts The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2022-2023. Because as we enter the third year of a global pandemic, consistency is not a bad thing.

Excerpt from a student!