Your story. Your words.
(650 of them, to be exact.)
The most daunting part of the college admissions process is the task of writing about yourself.
650Words can help.
Write the right way.
The college essay. It’s your one opportunity to define and differentiate your application from the stack on the admissions director’s desk. It can feel overwhelming to know where to begin and what to say (in 650 words or less). The best place to start is to stop. Stop. Writing. Resist the urge to put words on the page. Abandon the blinking cursor on a blank screen. Writing will be the easiest and least stressful part of the college application when students follow the {Think+Talk+Tell} approach at 650Words.
“My two daughters worked with Ally and their college essays were not just great, they were extraordinary. Ally easily related to my daughters. Her process put them at ease, broke down their life experiences, and dialed in on the most compelling part of themselves. She helped articulate their ideas in ways they had not previously experienced. The essays were personal, authentic and provided colleges with insight to their personalities. Ally’s editorial skills are on another level. The whole experience was incredibly positive. My best piece of advice for anyone about to go through the college application process: Hire Ally Bates.”
— Will R, parent - Fairfield, CT | University of Virginia - Class of 2022, Class of 2025