The time-saving guide to writing short answers with big impact.

Just because short answers are tiny (and annoying!) doesn’t mean their impact can’t be mighty.
So don’t squander this opportunity to up-level your application, with the Short Answer Shortcut as your guide.

Pay what you wish and get this power-packed resource today!

Just because short answers are tiny (and annoying!) doesn’t mean their impact can’t be mighty.
So don’t squander this opportunity to up-level your application, with the Short Answer Shortcut as your guide.

Pay what you wish and get this power-packed resource today!

“I can’t wait to write the short answers for my college applications,” said no one, ever.

In fact, the thought of having to drum up a slew of thoughtful responses, after working so hard to perfect your personal statement, can be annoying at best and unbearable at worst, causing TONS of students to treat their short answers as afterthoughts. 

That’s really why so many end up submitting “empty” responses instead of meaningful ones; not because they don’t care about the outcome of their applications, but because they’re tired. And not even sure what they should be writing about exactly.

(PRO TIP: You can tell you have an “empty” response on your hands if it contains a bunch of listed reasons or sounds like the college’s brochure instead of you!)

In fact, the thought of having to drum up a slew of thoughtful responses, after working so hard to perfect your personal statement, can be annoying at best and unbearable at worst, causing TONS of students to treat their short answers as afterthoughts. 

That’s really why so many end up submitting “empty” responses instead of meaningful ones; not because they don’t care about the outcome of their applications, but because they’re tired. And not even sure what they should be writing about exactly.

(PRO TIP: You can tell you have an “empty” response on your hands if it contains a bunch of listed reasons or sounds like the college’s brochure instead of you!)


Enter our Short Answer Shortcut…

…with 12-pages of easy to follow advice, including:

  • The common mistakes that hold writers back—and how you can avoid them
  • The Short Answer Template recreating the exact, 6-step format all successful short answers follow
  • Tons of quick and easy hacks to help you brainstorm, draft, and revise standout personal responses to even the most mundane questions
  • A 4-point checklist to ensure your responses hit crucial markers of originality and authenticity 
  • Sample student responses to benchmark your own against
  • Special recommendations for writing about COVID-19

Like a personal tutor, the Shortcut will hold your hand throughout the entire short-answer-writing-ordeal and help you quickly write (and revise) original, focused, and authentic short answer responses no matter the question or college you’re applying to.

Instead of paying for an expensive tutor, though, we let you PAY WHAT YOU WISH for the Short Answer Shortcut.

Honestly, a lot of College Prep services are realllly expensive, making it hard for everyone to get the help they need. But at College Essay Friend, we aspire to make our services as inclusive as possible…that’s why we’re letting you decide how much to pay for the Short Answer Shortcut.


The Shortcut was created by Katie, our College Essay Expert

Our College Essay Expert, Katie, received her M.A. from NYU and has worked in education for over a decade. 

Katie’s exceptional, practical guidance has already helped over 700 students successfully craft stellar College Admissions Essays.

These students have gained acceptance to top tier colleges like Yale, Columbia, Princeton, Rutgers, Fordham, Syracuse, and The University of Maryland, to name just a few. 


So what are you waiting for?

Friends, yes, short answers are tiny. And yes, they’re annoying. But when done right, they can make a BIG difference. 

So don’t waste time stressing about these little buggers; claim your copy of the Short Answer Shortcut today and get on with your life already.

And you know what else? We’re so confident you’ll like the Shortcut, it’s backed by our 30-day money back guarantee.  If it’s not the best resource you’ve ever used, we’ll give you a full refund.  No questions asked.

Still have questions? Our FAQs are here to help!