Tagged: "College essays"
Don’t Plagiarize Your College Essays-’Turnitin For Admissions’ Is Watching
As college admissions offices turn to "Turnitin" an anti-plagiarism service make sure that you are writing your own college essay and not borrowing any one else's words.
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Check out the Common Application Facebook page for some helpful tips as you work on your application.
Additional Information Essays
What should you write in the additional information section of an application? Why is it important for colleges to know personal information about an applicant?
Being First is Not Necessary
Feeling anxious about the college application process? It is time to get organized!
Supplemental Essays- Yes, They Are Important!
Most students will save the supplemental essay as the very last thing they do on their application. (Granted if you are reading this and applying for November 1st deadlines, you are way beyond last minute!) But the supplemental essay is important. Some would say it is as important as the personal statement. Admission officers definitely [...]
The Elusive First Line of the College Essay
Thousands of college seniors are struggling with the elusive college essay. For a lucky few it is easy to come by. Words just begin flowing and before you know it, your personal statement is done. For the majority of students, writing the perfect essay can be a grueling and stressful process. The pressure for it [...]
Big Mistakes on College Admission Essays
I ran across these hilarious mistakes on college admissions essays submitted to Vassar and Bates colleges. You can find them here at Beliefnet.com. I laughed. And then I cried, knowing how much the staff of the admissions officers were laughing–as they sent out the rejection letters. Always, always proofread those essays, folks. And don’t leave [...]
Are High School Grads Ready to Write at the College Level? Nope.
Most high school teachers I have met believe that one of their critical responsibilities is to help their students become better writers. Scores on the ACT writing tests tell us that students entering high school are not very well prepared in writing. Add to this that state colleges and universities are often placing as many [...]
Authenticity Is Key on the Application
The headline of an MSNBC article last week screams, “Typo On Your College Application May Get You In.” The insinuation is that if you make some mistakes on the application you look more human and less like an automaton. But the real point of this article is on the essay: demonstrating some humility, a bit [...]
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