College Essay Discovery Workbook
Find Your Advantage
Discover the stories, values, and experiences that will help you write a college essay only you could tell.
Who it is for...
This workbook is designed for:
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High school juniors and seniors beginning the college application process
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Students who do not know what to write about
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Parents who want to support their student without taking over the writing process
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Students looking for meaningful essay topics before drafting
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Anyone who wants to begin with reflection instead of a blank page
Why it helps...
Many students believe the hardest part of the college essay is the writing. In reality, the hardest part is knowing what to write about.
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This workbook walks you through the same discovery exercises I use with my coaching students to uncover meaningful experiences, personal values, and defining moments that admissions officers remember.
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Instead of staring at a blank page, you will finish with a collection of authentic ideas and a clearer understanding of the story only you can tell.
I am Kelly, a college writing professor and essay coach with more than 25 years of experience helping students discover authentic stories that stand out in the admissions process.
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My goal is simple: to help students write essays that sound like themselves, not like everyone else.
