Gain Confidence for the College Admissions Process

Abbie Metzler from Confident College Admissions Shares Her Insights

Abbie Metzler is a PhD student in psychology, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and someone who believes the college admissions process should not take away your sense of confidence and calm.

Abbie started Confident College Admissions because she’s seen how overwhelming and confusing this process can be. But with the right guidance and support, it can actually feel manageable, meaningful, and even exciting. Her approach combines evidence-based tools from psychology with clear, step-by-step strategies to help students feel prepared and empowered.

Over the last 3 years, she’s worked with 200+ students on their essays, applications, and interviews, helping them tell their stories in a way that feels both authentic and impactful. With a background in positive psychology and mental health, she also supports students in managing stress, building confidence, and staying grounded throughout the admissions journey.

In our conversation, we discussed:

• What makes students successful in the college admissions process

• The biggest misconception students have about personal statements and what actually makes an essay memorable

• How Abbie’s background in psychology has influenced her approach to the way admissions and applications are handled

• How strong college essays help students with scholarship applications

• And much more…

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Abbie and I are teaming up with an amazing offer! Get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS course, where you and your student will learn:

• How to identify the best scholarships for your student

• Best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects

• The importance of crafting your student’s Personal Narrative -- a key element in winning scholarships

Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as:

• A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application

• A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications

• An activity log to track your student’s volunteer experiences

As an added bonus, you’ll get Abbie’s Write Your Personal Statement with Confidence Course, a step-by-step course to help you write a personal statement that’s honest, powerful, and true to you. With clear lessons, real examples, and a companion workbook, you’ll go from stuck to submitted, feeling proud and confident every step of the way.

Get lifetime access to both programs at a special, limited price. Go to ScholarshipGPS.com/confident to learn more.