Getting into college is tougher than ever. A strong transcript will get your foot in the door, but it’s your essays, and the personal qualities they highlight, that can move your application to the top of the pile. Yet crafting college essays that shine with authenticity, vulnerability, and personal growth is a challenge for most students, and understandably so – it’s not the kind of writing taught in high school.

Eric Tipler has spent the past twenty years successfully working with teenagers as a teacher, essay writing coach, and college admissions counselor. Eric's unique method empowers teens to tell their authentic stories in ways that resonate with college admissions officers. And it works: his students have been admitted to the country’s most selective colleges and universities, including all eight Ivy League schools. Eric holds degrees from Harvard and Yale, and he is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling.