The Messy Essay

09/07/2022

All September appointments are booked! October appointments will be available on October 1 at www.themessyessay.com 📝

...why not here? Seniors in high school and transfer students find that writing the perfect college essay (or personal statement) is frustrating, to say the least. While you might be used to taking pictures of yourself or talking to your friends about your experiences, using words to "sell" yourself...

10/01/2020

More October appointments just released! 📝 Early action/decision deadlines begin THIS month. 🤯😳

10/04/2019

From Luka: I can’t thank Sara enough! Not only did she keep me on task, help me brainstorm and encourage me to think outside the box, Sara took the time to get to know me and what I am passionate about. 📚✏️⭐️

08/17/2019

Online booking is NOW LIVE! 🤗 Schedule your Messy Essay appointment today! 📅

08/16/2019

NYU, here she comes!! From Stephanie: “Mrs. Little-Darby was incredibly helpful during every step of the process; she helped me brainstorm for ideas, polish my essays, and stay on top of things. I couldn’t have done it without her!” 📝

05/28/2019

Summer is quickly approaching! It's important for incoming seniors to relax, reflect and rest before getting started on those college applications. :)

02/15/2019

Admissions rolling in! 🎉

11/15/2018

Happy November 15th Eve! Most early decision/early action deadlines have now passed. It's on to regular decision apps!

10/28/2018

Colleges appreciate applicants with meaningful extracurricular achievements, not just club memberships.

10/25/2018

Many colleges and universities as well as states also use the form to determine students' eligibility for nonfederal need-based aid – additional funds students can use to pay for school.

09/07/2018

09/02/2018

Some applicants are told: Start here after going somewhere else for freshman year.