How many essays is your list really asking for?

Pick your child's colleges. Up to 20, the Common App max.

0 of 20 schools selected

Your real essay number

0

Give it to me straight

The number is the mountain.

These questions tell us if you're ready to climb it. Answer honest, nobody's grading you but the truth.

Have you brainstormed across Dr. Colón's seven categories?

People, Places, Leadership, Hobbies & Activities, Objects, Work & Academics, Experiences (your worldview).

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No

How many drafts have you written so far?

Zero
1-2
3-4
I've lost count

How confident are you that your essays will make you memorable enough to stand out in a pool of 50,000, 75,000, or 100,000+?

1
2
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Not at allTotally handled

Your real number is 0.

Here's what nobody tells you: you don't write that many separate essays. Dr. C's system teaches you the Core Four, 4 essays that answer 60 to 70% of every prompt on your list. Where should we send your personalized plan?

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Your Essay Readiness Score

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out of 100

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For context: families fly me to their home for this. That's $80,000. This starts at $297. Same method. Same me. Your move.

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Former Vassar Admissions Officer · 10,000+ students

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