College Application
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
October 20, 2009
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
Some folks are desperate. And desperation is the mother of capitalistic invention. A new online company peddles “verified” student applications to Ivy League institutions. IvyAnalytics.com
Parents may not like it, but some students just are not ready for college immediately after high school. You may want to travel the world,
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit Chapman University in Orange, CA. Not only was I impressed by the beautiful campus and updated
Writing about ourselves is one of the most difficult tasks we are called upon to do. Ask any adult who has written their own résumé.
Writing about oneself is difficult. Really difficult. But write about yourself you must. So you may as well get started. But how? Most students start
How do you compare GPA from one school to another? What does the GPA really measure? How do colleges calculate the GPA between high schools?
As my seniors are gearing up for their freshman year, I sometimes get letters from parents thanking me for helping their kids through the college
The Wall Street Journal came up with a neat trick: asking college presidents to write essays from the application to their own college. Tough assignment!.