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author: kim lifton

kim lifton
kim lifton is president of wow writing workshop, a leading expert on the college application essay. kim is a former journalist who has made it her mission to know everything about college admissions. she speaks with senior admissions officers from the nation’s most selective colleges almost every day. wow works directly with students, and trains school counselors, english teachers and independent educational consultants who want to improve their essay-coaching skills.

  • first four steps towards ncaa recruitment

    as promised in the previous post, this is the beginning of a more thorough step-by-step process about how to start navigating the maze of ncaa recruitment. if you are still unsure exactly what playing sports in college can entail, feel free to visit “looking into ncaa athletics” for some more general information.

  • four things i wish i knew during college application season

    i can’t even express how happy i am that college application season is completely and absolutely over. it was definitely the most stressful experience of my life. but although i may have felt a little lost and confused sometimes, i eventually figured stuff out. here are the things i wish i knew sooner.

  • 5 must-watch college movies

    before i head off to college next year, i’m going to get in the right mood by watching some entertaining, college-themed movies. join me and check out my favorite picks below!   22 jump street if you liked 21 jump street, you’ll absolutely love 22 jump street. surprisingly, i think this sequel is actually better…