What is College Essay Confidence about?

College Essay Confidence by Jill Margaret Shulman is a practical guide to writing a college application essay with less anxiety. It offers college essay tips, brain boosters for the inner troll, and reassurance for students and parents alike.

Who is Jill Margaret Shulman?

Jill Margaret Shulman is a college essay coach and author who has taught at NYU and CUNY, evaluated thousands of applications, and worked one-on-one with students to help them write personal statements with confidence.

How does College Essay Confidence help with college essay anxiety?

The book treats anxiety as a normal part of the writing process, not a weakness. Jill gives students small mindset shifts, which she calls brain boosters, to quiet the inner troll and keep writing.

What are brain boosters in College Essay Confidence?

Brain boosters are short, simple mindset shifts Jill uses to help students through difficult moments. One favourite is turning nervous energy into excitement, reframing the essay as a chance to be heard rather than judged.

Where can I buy College Essay Confidence?

You can buy it from Jill's website at jillshulman.com, from the publisher New World Library, or through major book retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Harvard Book Store.

Is College Essay Confidence helpful for parents too?

Yes. Jill includes honest advice for parents on how to support without taking over, when to step back, and why confidence in the college essay process is something parents and students can build together.

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College Essay Confidence: How to Write a College Essay with Less Anxiety, by Jill Margaret Shulman

Name: College Essay Confidence
Author: Jill Margaret Shulman
ISBN: 9781955831062

Published 26th July 2026Updated on 2026-07-26

Written byColleen Brownlee , Colleen Content and Website

Jill Margaret Shulman

COLLEGE ESSAY CONFIDENCE

NEW WORLD LIBRARY Partnership

A warm guide for students and the parents cheering them on.

Jill's practical BRAIN BOOSTERS help students quiet their INNER TROLL and write with confidence.

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