Lauren P.
Head of Essay Mentoring at Crimson
Lauren graduated from Bates College and Columbia University School of Social Work, where she continues to partner as a field instructor for MSW students. She is passionate about empowering students to find their unique story and communicate it through compelling, authentic essays. Before Crimson, Lauren served as a Dean of Students and as a Social Work Lecturer in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, collaborating with organizations such as HIVOS, Oxfam, and the Open Society to expand social services and mental...
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Articles

October 21
How To Answer Columbia's 2025/26 Supplemental Essays

October 2
How To Format & Structure Your College Application Essay

October 2
What Should I Write My College Essay About?

October 2
Cliché College Essay Topics

October 2
How To Choose The Best College Essay Topic To Write About

October 2
Common App Essay Examples That Work (and Mistakes to Avoid)

October 2
How To Write A Personal Statement


Education
BA, Bates College; MSW
Columbia University School of Social Work; Field Instructor
Columbia University (MSW Program)
Awards
TEDx Speaker
Speaker at the New York State Bar Association
Specialties
Essay Strategy & Storytelling
Selective Summer Programs
Articles

October 21
How To Answer Columbia's 2025/26 Supplemental Essays

October 2
How To Format & Structure Your College Application Essay

October 2
What Should I Write My College Essay About?

October 2
Cliché College Essay Topics

October 2
How To Choose The Best College Essay Topic To Write About

October 2
Common App Essay Examples That Work (and Mistakes to Avoid)

October 2