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College Essays, Application Anxiety & the Pressure to Get In

College essays, application anxiety, and the pressure to get into the “right” school. Is the college admissions process more stressful for our kids — or for us?

Jamie Stein sits down with college counselor and essay coach Steph Degodny to talk about navigating college applications, writing essays that actually stand out, and finding the right college fit.

What makes a great college essay? How much should parents help (or stay out of the way)? And how do we support our kids without adding to the pressure?

Whether you’re in the thick of college applications or preparing for what’s ahead, Steph…

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