Tips for Writing College Essays

Written by Kyra Tyleron October 25th, 2016

Kyra Tyler has worked in a variety of roles in higher education. She began her career in admissions at Brandeis University, where she spearheaded the school’s student of color recruitment effort. She also chaired a committee dedicated to offering scholarships and performance opportunities to talented chamber musicians. Prior to joining College Coach, Kyra was awarded a Presidential Fellowship from Harvard University, where she worked in development at the Harvard College Fund. She also worked at the Harvard Alumni Association while pursuing a Master of Education at the Graduate School of Education. Upon graduating from Northwestern University with a bachelor of music in flute performance, Kyra worked in the consulting sector for Sapient Corporation in both the hiring and training and development departments.

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The college application essay is many high school students’ first real effort at writing not about an academic subject, but about themselves. Taking a close look at and discussing oneself analytically can be a challenging task for even the most adept high school writers, but fear not, college applicants (and their worried parents)! Follow the essay-writing advice provided by college admissions expert, Kyra Tyler, in this installment of College Coach’s Insider Tips, and you’ll be well on your way to showcasing your very best self on your college essay. Subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts.

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Written by Kyra Tyleron October 25th, 2016

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