Essay Writing
5 common mistakes in college admission essays and how to avoid them
While college essays are not the most important part of your application, they can be a tipping factor. So you want yours to stand out for college admissions officers who…
Read moreFive ways to avoid that cringe-worthy essay
You want your essay to be the one that is passed around the admissions office…. or not. It’s a little bit like the difference between being famous and infamous. We…
Read moreThe power of the college essay – no dying dogs
My favorite college admissions adage is “A good essay can heal the sick, but can’t raise the dead.” That sums it up pretty succinctly – a strong, well-written essay has…
Read moreThe 3 types of essays: Good, Bad, Risky
If they made a movie about nailing the perfect admissions essay, the title might be: “The Good, The Bad and The Risky.” The Risky Let’s start with “The Risky.” One…
Read moreHow to tackle those scary, or outrageous, college essays
Filling in the standard application questions is almost enjoyable compared to the angst many students feel when approaching the college essay. Students struggle to write a unique essay. Most high…
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