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Essays with Tara
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What is the dewdrop method? And how does it work?
Choosing a memorable topic for a personal statement essay
The myth of the "unique" essay topic
133 prompts to help you find a college essay topic
ChatGPT and college essays
Who are admissions officers? And what are they looking for?
True story: my student wrote his personal statement in one night (and got into Cornell)
Duke says it will no longer count essays in admissions decisions
The essay an admissions officer called "his favorite of the year"
College essay clichés and how to avoid them
A Wharton admit walks you through her essay writing process
My interview with a Tufts admissions officer
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