Kim Lifton

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Best Ways to Prepare for 5 Different Supplemental Essays Supplemental essays are an important part of your college applications. Here are the different types of writing themes and the best ways to prepare for each.
How to Approach the New Common Application Prompt The Common App recently added a new prompt choice to its college essay section. Here's what it is, what people think, and how you can approach it.
How Do I Help Students Brainstorm College Essay Ideas? When it comes to brainstorming admission essay topics, you should keep it simple. Check out these exercises that can help counselors and students work together!
Should I Avoid Clichés in My College Admission Essay? Is it okay to use a cliche in your college application essay? The answer might surprise you. Read our expert's advice here!
What's the Best Advice for Writing a College Essay? There's a lot of advice on how to write the college application essay, but you need to be careful who you listen to. Find out the best (and worst) tips here!
Video: College Essay Q&A With Expert Kim Lifton Writing your college application essay can be one of the most difficult parts of the college admission process. College essay expert Kim Lifton is here to help!
How to Write About Bullying in Your College Essay Bullying is a sensitive subject you may feel isn't good for your college essay, but here's how and why it could be a great application essay topic for you.
Don't Use Your English Paper as a College Essay Many students send college application essays that were written for an English class. Most earned A's, but they're not often college app ready. Here's why!
Why You Should Answer the New COVID Essay Prompt The Common Application is allowing students to explain how the pandemic has impacted them. Here's why and how you should write this type of college essay.
How Can I Easily Trim Down My College Essay? Are you finishing up your admission essay, but it's just too long for the word count requirements? Our experts have advice for trimming it down!

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