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How to Train for the SAT Writing Section

The SAT includes a writing portion in which students are required to write a persuasive essay. Read these tips for preparing to write a perfect essay for the SAT.
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How to Write the Perfect College Essay–Tell a Good Story

At the heart of every college essay is a good story. Everyone loves a good story, but what are the elements that make it good. Reflecting on these elements can
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The Cardinal Rule for Writing a Perfect College Essay

What's the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay for your college application? Check out Mark's "cardinal rule". And find out what a "cardinal rule" is, too boot!
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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Transition to Adulthood

Mark's final post in a series on essays explore the prompt in which students are asked to recount an incident that marks their transition from childhood to adulthood.
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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–A Place or Environment

The new perfect college essay prompts for the Common Application are much more narrow than they have been in the past. However, some of the questions are new takes on
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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Beliefs and Ideas

Mark continues his examination of the Common Application college essay prompts. This one focuses on the "belief or idea" prompt.
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