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, 20184 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20185 min read
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, 20175 min read
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, 20173 min read
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, 20174 min read
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, 20163 min read
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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