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Continue readingThe Perfect College Essay: Tell a Good Story
When writing your college essay, it is important to think about the story you are telling. Everyone wants to be entertained, even admission officers.
Continue readingThe Perfect College Essay With Examples: Get Them Hooked
The first line of your college essay can help get an admissions officer “hooked”. But how do you develop the perfect first line?
Continue readingHow Much Risk Should You Take with Your College Essays? Here Are Some Tips
Colleges want students to think outside of the box when crafting their application essays. But, when is taking a risk too risky? Here are some tips for what to do and what not to do with your college essays.
Continue readingWrite a Great “Why This College?” Essay – A Practical Guide
Andrea Aronson advises do’s and don’ts for crafting the “Why Our College?” supplemental essay.
Continue readingThe 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!
Continue readingThe Perfect College Essay: Edit, Edit, Then Edit Again
What is the final step in creating the “perfect” college essay? Editing!
Continue readingThe Perfect College Essay: What To Say When You Have Nothing To Say
We give a lot of advice on how to write the “perfect” college essay, but what do you do if you are stuck? What if you think you have nothing to say?
Continue readingThe Perfect College Essay: Going Deep
When writing your college essay, it is important to go below the surface. Show some soul. Show your vulnerable side. Go deep.
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