The College Essay: No Topic? No Problem.

A Parent’s Mini‑Guide to Helping Your Teen Find Their Story

If your teen is struggling to choose or come up with a topic, or says “I don’t know what to write about,” this free guide will walk you through some of the exact prompts I use with students to help them identify meaningful, personal stories.

• 3 simple ways to uncover authentic essay topics 

• Prompts that spark reflection 

• Examples of everyday moments that make great essays 

• A step‑by‑step process you can use together