Skip to content
BOOK A SESSION TODAY
  • HOME
  • TYPE OF STUDENT
    • High School College Counseling
    • Transfer Student Advice
  • SERVICES
    • Choosing a College
    • Planning Your Entrance Exam Test Strategy
    • Writing College Application Essays
  • PACKAGES
  • FAQs
  • ABOUT ME
    • My Background
    • How I Work
    • Testimonials
    • My Philosophy
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG

Posts by Counseling Wise

Don’t Let the Fear of “Cheesy” Talk You Out of a Good Essay

By Counseling Wise | October 8, 2026
a teen writing their college essay
When I sit down with students to start work on the Common Application personal statement, or any application essay, I hear the same worry almost every time: “I don’t want this to sound cheesy.”  I understand the instinct. But that fear carries a hidden cost; it quietly pushes students away… Read more Read More

GET STARTED

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation.

Get Started
unnamed

Copyright Mercer Educational Consulting, 2025

Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

Scroll To Top