College Application Essay Coach

09/24/2019

Sharing some wisdom from the college admissions side.

"What is the biggest mistake students make in the admissions process?" This question was recently

08/22/2019

Need college essay ideas? Los Alamitos Recreation is hosting a FREE workshop this Sunday to help students pick a topic for the University of California application!

Workshops take place Sunday afternoons with two format choices: live from 1-2 p.m. and online from 4-5 p.m. Free information session August 25!

07/01/2019

Great summer reads recommended by my college counseling pals for teens wanting to build leadership skills (and stories!) for college apps.

There are eight Personal Insight Questions on the University of California's freshman application. The very

04/16/2019

New this season--a Sunday workshop series for the UC Personal Insight Questions with a choice of live or online sessions! First one's free August 25!

Common Application essay workshops for high school seniors and transfer students.

03/29/2019

There's been a lot of talk lately about the need for technical career training as an alternative to a four-year degree. It's about time.

College isn't for everyone. It's true. So, why do so many high school students think

03/18/2019

The recent admissions scandal casts a shadow on all of us who work with college seeking students, no matter how small a role we play. I think parents will appreciate Joanne Serling's insights on essay work.

I'm caught between parents who expect fast results for their money, and the knowledge that the work needs to come from the students themselves.

10/20/2018

Great morning at Casa Youth Shelter’s Leadership Conference, building skills and spreading awareness. I never had a sponsor before! Thank you, Anderson family!

10/09/2018

Last call! The final PIQ Workshop of the series takes place this Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center in Los Alamitos. We will be covering question #2 on creativity and #6 on favorite academic subject.

09/27/2018

Workshop for seniors and transfer students applying to the University of California. We will discuss Personal Insight Questions #2 and #6 and brainstorm topic ideas. Thursday, October 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Los Alamitos Community Center. Register at 562-430-1073.

09/06/2018

Next UC Personal Insight Questions workshop is September 12. We will be working on questions #1 or #4. Space still available!

Common Application essay workshops for high school seniors and transfer students.

08/24/2018

It's August and my Class of 2018 students are off to college! Here's a recap of where they are going. Bon Voyage!

Updates and advice on college essay requirements, topic ideas, and writing style.