Nancy Fries
Self-reflection Against the Backdrop of Scandal
I’ve engaged in a lot of self-reflection on the ethics of what I do recently, especially since learning about the college admissions...
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Nancy Fries
- Aug 28, 2018
- 4 min
Lessons from the Class of 2018
The high school Class of 2018 is now the college Class of 2022, heading off to their respective new campuses for the next four years....
Nancy Fries
- Apr 13, 2018
- 4 min
Where passion meets purpose: Service with a smile, and a heart
On a recent Saturday morning run, my friend and I came upon three high school students who had set up a refreshment table. They were...
Nancy Fries
- Jan 5, 2018
- 5 min
FAQ: 2018 Edition
What exactly do you do with students? I help students develop essays that shed light on their personal qualities and values, and how they...
Nancy Fries
- Dec 5, 2017
- 5 min
The Harsh Reality of Selective College Admissions
Now in my fifth season working in college admissions, I’m convinced the process is most stressful for the high grades/high scores/highly...
Nancy Fries
- Nov 28, 2017
- 3 min
PIQ, I <3 U
There’s much to love about the University of California’s “Personal Insight Questions.” First of all, don’t call them essays. Nope,...
Nancy Fries
- Mar 28, 2017
- 4 min
Lessons from College Visits: 54 and Counting
Spring break is the ideal time to visit colleges. You can find plenty of good articles about how to approach college visits, so why write...
Nancy Fries
- Feb 24, 2016
- 3 min
The college essay I would submit today
Here’s proof positive that your best essay topic lies deep within your soul and is not the first one that comes to mind. I attended a...
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