From Nicholas LaPoma, Owner of Curvebreakers Test Prep:
"One of the most common mistakes in the college admissions process is submitting a personal statement that falls flat. I’ve seen too many students that have the right grades, test scores, and extracurriculars still get rejected from their top-choice schools because their essay didn’t send the right message."
Don’t wait until August or September to figure this out. Set yourself up for success now by learning how to craft a compelling college application essay that reflects your unique story.
What will you learn?
- What makes a personal statement truly stand out.
- Common pitfalls that hurt otherwise strong applications (what NOT to do!)
- How to start your essay early — with purpose and direction.
- Essay writing tips.
- This year's Common App essay prompts.
- What support systems are available for students during this process.
Learn From College Admissions Experts
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Nicholas LaPoma
Owner of Curvebreakers
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Kurtis Kalagher
Assistant Director of Admissions at Quinnipiac University
Kurtis Kalagher is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Quinnipiac University with 4 years of experience in the field. He works with all applicants to Quinnipiac from Long Island and from the Upper Midwest while also acting as a liaison to the School of Communications. His previous experience has been gained while working at his Alma Matter, Springfield College, for a brief time sparking his love for the field.
About Curvebreakers
Curvebreakers is an educational services company, serving the New York City and Long Island Area since 2015. Located in Garden City, Curvebreakers assists students in grades 3-12 with GPA support, subject tutoring, SAT / ACT test preparation, and college admissions essays. The company also partners with both parochial and public schools as well as non-profit organizations like PTAs and PTSAs. To date, Curvebreakers has over 18 school partners, is a Nassau BOCES vendor, and a NYC DOE vendor.
"Fantastic tutoring service. My daughter has been using Curvebreakers for the past 2 years for assistance with Algebra 1 and chemistry. Using this tutoring service has helped her to feel more confident and has enhanced her performance in these classes."
Tara K.
"My son attends Curvebreakers and is very happy with his 1:1 tutor. Nick matched him up with a man who he felt would work well with him. They clicked immediately. My son is prepping for the SAT test as well as getting subject tutoring. We have a scheduled time set weekly and they work from beginning to end. As the parent, I get session updates and I am informed of assigned work for the following session. We are both very pleased with Curvebreakers and would definitely recommend it to others."
Kerry K.
"Curvebreakers has been a great experience. Nick and his staff are awesome. They are extremely helpful in all aspects of the business and I highly recommend their services."
Patricia N.
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