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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.

  • 10 tips for high school seniors getting ready to apply to top-tier colleges

    these ten quick hints will help make the application process as stress-free as possible.   1. create a spreadsheet that includes all of your school choices and your “to do” list: writing essays, keeing track of supplements, gathering transcripts (many schools use a service like parchment.com — i have found this service provides an easy and…

  • the best napping techniques

    as a second semester senior, i can proudly say that i am a professional napper. i take one nearly every day! but even for non-seniors, i believe that naps are very important, especially when you have a lot of work and/or have to pull an all-nighter. when i used to nap, i would wake up…

  • blank space: strategies & traps in sentence completion

    the english language contains over a million words, but you’re not expected to know them all. for this part of the exam, is it in your best interest to be well-read and have a solid vocabulary? of course, but you also need problem-solving skills that are specific to this task. while vocab lists are important,…