FREE Top College Essay Checklist

Want to know if your college essay is actually memorable, personal, and competitive?

This free checklist breaks down the key things strong college essays should do, including how to avoid generic writing, show real reflection, connect your story to the rest of your application, and make your essay difficult to replace with someone else’s.

Inside, you’ll get:

• A simple 7-point essay checklist
• Common essay mistakes to avoid
• A quick self-check before submitting
• Guidance for personal statements and school-specific essays
• The core principles I used on my path to Harvard and every Ivy League school I applied to

This is designed as a quick, practical resource to help you spot weaknesses before you submit.

If you want the complete admissions system, including essays, extracurriculars, application positioning, school strategy, templates, and more, you’ll also find information inside about my paid Ultimate College Admissions Guide and paid 1:1 coaching.