Write Yourself In

“High schoolers will find this a boon.” –Publishers Weekly “Write Yourself In is the book every and any high school student (and their parent) needs. The invaluable guidance, specific examples and roadmap are meant for students to take ownership of this process and Eric Tipler provides the confidence to make them know they can do it! Written with expertise, compassion and empathy this book should live on the shelf of every high school guidance office, tutoring center and counseling department.“ —Sheryl G. Ziegler, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and author of Mommy Burnout“Write Yourself In is full of great, detailed information and step-by-step advice on writing compelling college application essays, but even more importantly provides insight into the entire admissions process.”—Jim Jump, Ethical College Admissions columnist for Inside Higher Ed“Every parent (and student) who wants to stay sane in the college application process should buy this book. Eric Tipler provides parents with a roadmap to follow that puts their teens right where they should be, in the lead and ready to succeed.” —Rebecca Winthrop, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Universal Education at BROOKINGS “There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the admissions process, and by personalizing it and helping students imagine the human reading their applications, Eric is providing some truly useful insights. Most people don’t know how to discuss themselves in a vivid and memorable way, even when they need to compellingly communicate their voice and personality. Eric creates a structured process for students, when they feel rudderless, for gathering their thoughts during the daunting application process.” – Scott Clarke, Former Assistant Director, Yale Undergraduate Admissions“It’s all here! Drawing upon his rich experiences, Eric Tipler de-mystifies the universally dreaded portion of the college application process: essay writing. He not only provides practical guidance as to “how,” but also, and of equal importance, addresses the “who”, “when,” and “why” of effective essays. An entirely reassuring and informative guide for students and parents - begin reading it early (and often)!” – Dr. Paul Orser, Former Associate Dean of the College, Wake Forest University

Eric Tipler graduated from Harvard (BA) and Yale (MA) and has spent the last nineteen years working with teenagers, first as a high school teacher and more recently as a writing coach, tutor, and college admissions counselor. Eric has taught writing to students from an incredibly wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds: kids from marginalized inner-city neighborhoods, as well as some of the most privileged teens in the country. He taught social studies at Friendship Public Charter School, a charter school in inner-city Washington, DC, and at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, often ranked the #1 public high school in America. He also taught and advised Yale undergraduates as a teaching fellow and served as an Associate Head of College for Yale Summer Session. As a writing coach and admissions consultant, Eric currently works with students at elite private schools in Manhattan and San Francisco, as well as doing pro bono work with families in New York City and rural New York. In addition to teaching and tutoring, Eric writes musical theater and works as a story consultant for Broadway-bound musicals.