Some colleges where our writers have been accepted
100% of our writers go on to attend great colleges (and some have already gone on to grad school)
American University
Auburn University
Boston University
Boston University Law School
Brown University
Bryn Mawr College
Bucknell College
California Polytechnic University
Case Western Reserve University
Columbia Law School
Cornell University
Duke University
Emerson College
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Harvard Law School
Haverford College
Lafayette College
Lewis & Clark College
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Marist University
McGill University
Miami University
MIT (MA Institute of Technology)
Mount Holyoke College
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
New York University
NYU School of Law
Pomona College
Reed College
Rutgers University
Syracuse University
Smith College
Swarthmore College
Tufts University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley Law School
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCLA Law School
University of Colorado, Bolder
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Iowa
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
University of Puget Sound
University of Saint Andrews, Scotland
University of Southern California
University of Vermont
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University
Whitman College
Willamette University
Yale Law School
Some thoughts from our writers on how TIWP supported them in getting into college:
“The Intuitive Writing Project is a great resource for getting into college! Learning to express oneself through creative writing is FAR more helpful for writing college essays than the academic essays we do in school. Additionally, I believe the letter of recommendation I received from my TIWP mentor made a huge impact...I believe The Intuitive Writing Project has not only helped me get into college, but has given me the writing skills necessary to thrive.”
“You can never underestimate the value of a good writer. Being confident and articulate with your voice is an invaluable skill, and one that college admission officers and future employers will recognize and appreciate. Within and beyond university, I bring the things I learned through TIWP about myself and about writing into my everyday life.”
— Kayli
“TIWP and the practice of creative writing prepared me immensely for the process of writing successful personal essays in the college application process. As someone who had no help in college applications besides from my school's counselor and Elizabeth, I strongly believe that her influence on my writing across the years and assistance in editing my college essays is the main reason why I was accepted into all 11 schools I applied to.” — Audrey
“TIWP is a transformative experience for your child through meaningful connections with other writers, self-expression, and the fundamentals of writing. I would not be who I am today without TIWP and whole heartedly recommend this program!” – Izzy
“Hot tip! I heard writing essays about Poetic Playlist gets you into your dream college!”
— Hazel, future freshman at Cornell
“Being a part of TIWP showcases commitment and passion, two of the most important attributes of a student who is well-equipped for college. At TIWP, every student experiences the highly unique opportunity to receive not only mentorship for their writing but for their own personal empowerment journey. TIWP elevated my college applications... displaying confidence in my own strengths, skills, and curiosities.”
“My experience at TIWP demonstrated an ability to stay engaged with a program that had to do with my major (Communications/Business) for an extended period. It was a great resume builder, considering the focal points of the program, and also improved my writing skills!”
“When applying to colleges, you need to know who you are and be able to write about yourself. No high school class or college counselor can help you gain those skills like TIWP does. TIWP also allows for you to explore your hobbies, morals, interests, disinterests and all-around self discovery, all of which are aspects that can help you pick the school that is very best for you.”
“The Intuitive Writing Project helped me grow as a creative and academic writer, while also teaching me valuable skills about sharing and listening to others’ writing. During the college essay-writing process, my knowledge and growth from TIWP helped me immensely, from choosing a topic to write about to editing and sharing the writing.”
“Writing with TIWP helped a lot with being able to answer college essay questions with both sincerity and eloquence. I mostly wrote fiction during my time at TIWP, but the practice made me a better writer in all areas.”
“TIWP allowed me multiple leadership opportunities that helped me to demonstrate my abilities to prospective colleges.” — DB
“The ability to reflect on your thoughts through creative writing, especially in a safe and supportive space like TIWP, is a great skill to build over time. That practice prepares you for applications and life!”