college app help desk | noun. a centralized service where students & parents can reach out for information, help in understanding, and general answers to FAQs related to the college application process.

Things change quickly in college admissions

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Our mission is to cast a wide net and help as many parents and students as possible in the college application process. Make sure to check out our “notes” section, where we share timely information from our colleagues, professional associations, and around the web.

It’s never too early to listen-in on the college application climate. Our bi-monthly (sometimes more!) college professional coffee talks are designed to help parents and students get a pulse on the college application journey. Over time, these conversations impart valuable industry knowledge and are always free!

Free subscribers also get occasional career spotlight conversations with professionals as students explore future vocations. This option is perfect for high school freshman and sophomores and their parents.

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Our first tier of support is a true DIY option for high school juniors and rising high school seniors to roll up their sleeves and get to work launching a college application plan. Paid subscribers get full access to all post archives, including:

Booklist (a culled list of published resources)
All career spotlight interviews
Handouts include our college application spreadsheet tracker, the Most Common Mistakes Students Make Writing College App Essays, & The 10-Step Guide to Navigating College Applications with hyperlinks to additional resources.
Weekly online office hours for support during the application season; students and parents can submit questions in advance, and we’ll do our best to answer them during these office hours
Can’t attend weekly office hours live? We post a recap under the “VIP” tab.
Summer Workshop Series webinars for additional information and live support on topics from building a list of colleges to apply to through writing Common App and supplemental essays
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Looking for one-on-one support with your college application essays? College App Help Desk VIP Subscribers can apply the cost of a VIP subscription toward any ESSAY CURE package. Schedule a 15-minute Parent/Student Discovery Call to learn more.

— Christine Gacharná

Independent Educational Consultant

Author, RIGHT My College Application Essay

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college app help desk | noun. a centralized, DIY hub where high school students & parents can glean new perspectives and get answers to FAQs as they navigate the college application process.

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Christine Gacharná

@essaycure

As an Independent Educational Consultant, creator of CAHD & ESSAY CURE, and author of "RIGHT My College Application Essay," Christine helps students turn admissions officers into advocates with a college application essay.