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David’s Essays

David has written over 700 essays on college admissions.

These are available to everyone at no charge.

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Newsletter Number 100

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Never, Never, Never

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Don't Deride the Value of an Uncashed Insurance Policy

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The Best College

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Essay: Friends without Benefits

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Response

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"A Three-Hour Tour"

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You Don't Say. Part Two

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You Don't Say. Part One

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Pagliacci, The Magic Clothes Line, and Richard Corey

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Reciprocal, Stoic, Sycophantic! Aliens, Zebras!

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More College Admissions Scams

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The Mentality of the Old Country

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Oh, You Shouldn't Have.

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Choose Your Story, Part Three: Outlaw at the Gates

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Choose Your Story, Part Two: Brothers at Arms

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Go, Now.

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Lori's Brain

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Life Test

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