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This is a review of Ethan's Counselor Essay Course. I have used Ethan's free resources over the past 5 years as a high school counselor. These resources are amazing!!! When I transitioned to being an independent counselor, I decided to spring for the course for a fee as I had been impressed with his free materials and sought out more of his expertise; however, I didn't find there to be much in the way of additional strategies that I didn't already know from the free material. There were many more examples, and while I found these to be helpful, the strategies and frameworks are much more helpful. I know Ethan is about giving a lot away for free to make things equitable (and I support this), but if he's going to have some resources/classes for a fee, I expect to get more than examples of the strategies I was already employing with students.

My daughter was accepted for what we could pay. We are from a low socio-economic area and have moved several times during her school years. The advice and information she received was priceless. She won the Presidential Scholarship at her chosen college and will be going tuition free. Something that made her not as open to participate in the on-line sessions was that there were others writing about how they started their own companies, traveled the world, etc. and she felt what she had to offer/write about was not good enough or as good. That started a conversation. Thank you for this program, for your willingness to help our children and for offering the type of advice I would offer myself (it is received much better from you). There are a multitude of benefits other than just how to write an essay.

College Essay Guy is my guru. I have had a successful practice as a college essay advisor for 7 years, modeled largely off his approach. His online courses, videos, books and handouts are incredibly easy to follow. Most importantly, he helps us learn to facilitate students' self-reflection so that they craft interesting essays in their own voices to enhance their applications.

There is so much valuable information in the CEG courses. Ethan really breaks things down to the essence of what works and why. His tools and explanations are clear, concise and effective. I am taking the courses for a second time and continuing to have new insights and "aha!" moments that are enhancing my college counseling practice.

The course and the book are very realistic and of great help. Some techniques are better than the others, my daughter came up with her own essays and ideas though. I enjoyed the videos and suggestions, thanks for your help. I am impressed with your generosity to help those in need!!

I learned a lot about how to write my college essays in this course, and there was a video to watch for everything.

Very engaging and easy to follow!

Helpful course, if you’re getting started with you essays! It definitely helped me brainstorm and get started with mine.