High School Students

Timed free writing helps you shift from inertia to momentum, separate idea generation from editing, and discover latent ideas that you didn’t even realize you held.

LGBTQ+ new college students can use this practical checklist to find community, assert your rights, and flourish on your own terms on campus.

Your perspective is exactly what college admissions officers want to see: a story that feels authentic, original, and deeply connected to who you are. In this post, I’ll share strategies for selecting an essay topic that highlights your strengths as a neurodivergent writer while keeping admissions goals in mind.

To stand out in a sea of exceptional applicants, you need a strategy — one that highlights your unique strengths, tells your story powerfully, and positions you for success.

I’m Rhiannon Maton, Ph.D., an Ivy League–trained scholar, tenured faculty member, and writing consultant who has helped students and academics at every stage of their learning trajectory and career turn ambitious goals into tangible results. I offer personalized, one-on-one support tailored to your unique project — whether it’s a university application essay, a 200-page dissertation, or a faculty portfolio.