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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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Our Vines have Tender Grapes

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T-i-i-i-m-e

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Seventh Grade Math

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Key Insight

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Post Hoc

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Melodic Children

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Adorable/Deplorable

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Do You Know Anyone Who...?

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Headline

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Coin Pusher Machines

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Welcome. It's Nice to See You.

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The Fountain of Youth

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Janet of the Apes

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Future Anxiety

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Jeer Pressure

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Simple Distinction

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Horse Sense

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Silence is Golden

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The Square Root of your Kids

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