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A blog about college insights and more.
Scholarships Are Available
By Karen Hott, July 2017
Thousands of scholarships are available if you know how to find them. I can help you find those scholarships and apply for them with winning essays.
College Application Help
By Karen Hott, July 2017
Get help with your college applications from a professional adviser, a member of Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admission Counseling.
Special Summer 2017 Pricing
By Karen Hott, July 2017

Writing the Essay
By Karen Hott, October 2016
Tips for Writing the College Application Essay Your essay isn’t everything, but it can move your application from the “maybe” to the “yes” pile. It can also move you from a “maybe” to a “no.” If an essay is part of the application, it needs to be strong, engaging, and error-free. Strong: College application readers want to hear your authentic voice. They
Helpful Hints
By Karen Hott, September 2016
IECA_What-Colleges-Look-For A rigorous high school curriculum that challenges the student and may include AP or IB classes High GPA in major subjects. However, slightly lower grades in a rigorous program are preferred to all A’s in less challenging coursework. High scores on ACT/SAT. These should be consistent with high school performance. A well-written essay that emphasizes insight into the student’s
Useful Links
By Karen Hott, September 2016
Here’s a link to the Common App: http://www.commonapp.org/ This is Maryland’s essay page: https://www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/essay.php Maryland has joined this coalition: http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/
Hello world!
By Karen Hott, July 2016
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!