• Feb 6, 2026

College Essay Expert Shares Advice for High School Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen

With nearly two decades of experience in college application coaching, Dr. Coppi provides expert guidance tailored to each student's unique needs. Dr. Coppi's background in higher education ensures that she understands the nuances of crafting compelling admissions essays.

In our conversation, Kellie and I discussed:

  • How to start the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) process before senior year.

  • The varying level of support from guidance counselors in college prep, and why college planning and scholarships usually get few resources from the Guidance Department.

  • What current juniors should be doing right now in the college admissions process.

  • Where AI fits into essays and college prep.

  • And much more…

Click here to listen to my conversation with Kellie:

To connect with Kellie, visit her website, sayyestotheessaywithdrcoppi.com

And, check out the replay of a webinar that Kellie and I recently held on starting the college essay and scholarship process early. Click here to get free access to the recording.