#151 Kate is an expert college coach and admissions consultant dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young individuals and guiding them toward their academic aspirations. In this episode, we discuss tips and brainstorming exercises for how to craft your resume and essays when applying to colleges, advice on what colleges are really looking for in your applications and what you can do to stand out, steps on how to start writing your college admissions essays, signs you may be spending too much or too little time working on your college applications, recommendations on who you should share your college essays with (and who to avoid sharing with), and what the biggest mistakes students make during the college application process are and how to avoid them.