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Questions to Ask a College Essay Tutor

Lyn Hawks · June 25, 2020 · Leave a Comment

If you're searching for a college essay tutor, it helps to have a few questions in your back pocket. I have these answers ready to share even when I'm not asked, because I want potential clients to know my methods and approach. What can be accomplished with your … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask a College Essay Tutor

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It Takes A Village to Tell a Story

Lyn Hawks · June 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Anyone who knows me well knows they might one day be asked to help me build a story. I test drive the plots of my novels in the same way I help my Success Story students test drive ideas. That's because no good writer ever goes it alone. Of course there's that tragic, … [Read more...] about It Takes A Village to Tell a Story

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Should You Write Your College Essay About the Pandemic?

Lyn Hawks · May 31, 2020 · Leave a Comment

If you didn’t know, Common App has announced that it will be keeping the personal statement essay prompts the same as last year’s, while adding a new, short-answer question. This one allows college applicants to describe their experience with the pandemic. So should you answer … [Read more...] about Should You Write Your College Essay About the Pandemic?

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About Lyn Hawks,owner of Success Story

LynAs a Stanford graduate, as an experienced English teacher who has coached students from competitive public and private schools with their essays, as an expert in gifted education, and as an award-winning young adult fiction author, I know what stories get the attention of universities. I help talented students use powerful storytelling strategies to share their accomplishments, personality, and character to colleges. [READ MORE...]

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Testimonials from Clients

“Mrs. Hawks' coaching highlights the individual story and encourages applicants to be authentic in their essays.”
—Rachel, Elon University


“Lyn offers rich wisdom and honesty. After working with her on my essays, I gained a greater sense of self and belief in my capabilities. Lyn was an integral part of my admission to college.”
—Henry, DePaul University graduate


"Lyn did an amazing job helping my daughter choose the best prompts that drew out her true self. Lyn was so encouraging and knew how to inspire my 17-year-old."
—Amy, parent


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