The College Essay Advisors Podcast

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Join College Essay Advisors' Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, and Director of Advising, Becca Myers, for the inside scoop on all things college essay-related – from brainstorming tips to real time essay reviews. This is your chance to go behind the scenes at CEA and discover what admissions is really looking for!

  1. 08/29/2025

    41: Using AI to Draft College Essays: Yay or Nay?

    Join Stacey and Becca as they dive into the nuances of AI in higher education, particularly its role in the college admissions process. They discuss evolving AI tools for students, share insights on university policies, and reflect on their own experiences (and those of their students) with AI. AI policies from the Top 30 Colleges and Universities: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ai-use-in-college-essays-what-top-30-admissions-offices-will-and-wont-allow/ Order your copy of Stacey's new book: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/the-uncommon-college-essay-book/ Work with an Advisor one-on-one: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Access CEA's Expert Supplemental Essay Guides: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-guide/ Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    14 min

  2. 08/15/2025

    40: The Uncommon College Essay (Stacey's New Book!)

    Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss The Uncommon College Essay: An Approachable Guide to an Intimidating Process, Stacey’s new book that walks students and parents through CEA’s step-by-step approach to drafting compelling, successful admissions essays. Stacey offers listeners insight into what they can expect from the book and how they can apply what they’ve learned to their own application essays. Order your copy of Stacey's new book: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/the-uncommon-college-essay-book/ Work with an Advisor one-on-one: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Access CEA's Expert Supplemental Essay Guides: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-guide/ Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    16 min

  3. 07/17/2025

    39: How to Write College Essays as a STEM Applicant

    Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss how STEM applicants can enhance their own natural writing abilities, differentiate themselves from other applicants with similar relevant experiences in this hypercompetitive field, and reimagine what it means to be creative in the context of college application essays. The Benefits, Cost, and Process of Working with a College Essay Advisor: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/college-essay-advisors-the-benefits-cost-and-process-of-working-with-a-college-essay-advisor/ Work with an Advisor one-on-one: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Access CEA's Expert Supplemental Essay Guides: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-guide/ Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    18 min

  4. 07/03/2025

    38: Questions to Ask When Choosing a College Essay Advisor

    Join Stacey and Becca as they offer advice to parents and students searching for college essay assistance and share the questions you should ask to ensure you hire the right college essay coach for your family. The Benefits, Cost, and Process of Working with a College Essay Advisor: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/college-essay-advisors-the-benefits-cost-and-process-of-working-with-a-college-essay-advisor/ Work with an Advisor one-on-one: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Access CEA's Expert Supplemental Essay Guides: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-guide/ Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    7 min

  5. 06/19/2025

    37: How to Write a Strong Impact Essay (About Community Service)

    Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the purpose of the Impact Essay, review Impact Essay prompts from schools like Princeton and Northwestern, and offer guidance on how to write supplemental essays about community service that avoid common clichés while making an impact on admissions. More about the Impact Essay: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/the-impact-essay/ Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Work one-on-one with an Advisor from our team: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ Villanova Supplemental Essay Guide: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay/villanova-university-supplemental-essay-prompt-guide/ Northwestern Supplemental Essay Guide: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay/northwestern-university-supplemental-essay-prompt-guide/ Princeton Supplemental Essay Guide: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay/princeton-university-supplemental-essay-prompt-guide/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    20 min

  6. 05/02/2025

    36: Medical School Secondaries: What to Know and How to Prepare

    Join Stacey and Becca as they break down the medical school secondary essay process and provide helpful information regarding the timeline, the most common secondary essay questions that you can expect to see, and how to set yourself up for success before you become inundated with essay requests. (Hint: it helps to stay organized!)  Work one-on-one with an Advisor from our team: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/graduate-admissions/ How to Write a Strong Personal Comments Essay: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/amcas-application-for-med-school-how-to-write-a-strong-personal-comments-essay/ How to Write Successful Md-PhD and Significant Research Experience Essays: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/how-to-write-successful-md-phd-and-significant-research-experience-essays/ Six Medical School Secondary Essays You Can Start Writing Right Now: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/six-medical-school-secondary-essays-you-can-start-writing-right-now-and-which-ones-you-should-wait-on/ Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    17 min

  7. 03/28/2025

    35: Writing the AMCAS Personal Comments Essay for Medical School Applications

    Join Stacey and Becca as they offer insight on how medical school applicants can craft compelling personal statements for the AAMC application. They address the timeline of med school admissions and how to think strategically about the stories you tell, given common secondary application essay questions (which we’ll dive into more in our upcoming episode!). Work one-on-one with an Advisor from our team: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/graduate-admissions/ How to Write a Strong Personal Comments Essay: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/amcas-application-for-med-school-how-to-write-a-strong-personal-comments-essay/ How to Write Successful Md-PhD and Significant Research Experience Essays: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/how-to-write-successful-md-phd-and-significant-research-experience-essays/ Six Medical School Secondary Essays You Can Start Writing Right Now: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/six-medical-school-secondary-essays-you-can-start-writing-right-now-and-which-ones-you-should-wait-on/ Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    14 min

  8. 03/24/2025

    34: How to Write a Distinctive Waitlist Letter to Your Top-Choice School

    Join Stacey and Becca as they explain the difference between being deferred and being waitlisted, what being waitlisted really means, and what you can do to increase your odds of securing an acceptance (hint: write a unique waitlist letter!).  Work one-on-one with an Advisor from our team: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

    12 min
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Join College Essay Advisors' Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, and Director of Advising, Becca Myers, for the inside scoop on all things college essay-related – from brainstorming tips to real time essay reviews. This is your chance to go behind the scenes at CEA and discover what admissions is really looking for!

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    College Essay Advisors
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
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    © 2025 The College Essay Advisors Podcast
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