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How to Use AI and Still Sound Like Yourself
The cheat code works. That's the problem. Here are three techniques to use AI as a thinking partner while keeping every word yours.
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The Detector Trap
An AI detector flagged one of my most honest students. Here’s what the false positive actually revealed, and why voice matters more than any score.
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The 238 Other Papers
AI can make your college essay more polished, but research shows it also makes writing sound 11% more like everyone else's. Here's what parents and students need to know before drafting begins.
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Direction First
Most students come with a category and hope it becomes a story. This post explains why direction has to come first — and three practical exercises to find it.
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Build Your Story
The students whose applications stand out don't just tell a story about their sport. They build one. Here's how your child can do the same.
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Why "Golf Taught Me Discipline" Gets Ignored
The gap between 'golf taught me discipline' and a college essay that lands. How student-athletes tell their story so admissions officers actually remember them.
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