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Common Application Guidance
With 488 colleges currently listed on the Common Application, it is likely you will need to fill out this application. Here are some tips that will help: Directions matter – read them. Some are very specific and if you read … Continue reading
The “Perfect” College Essay & Is There Such A Thing?
Some students have a difficult time starting their college essays. Perhaps, it is a challenge selecting topics or a feeling that their essays must be perfect. The words “perfect essay” are engraved all over the media and Internet. No wonder … Continue reading
Tips For The Inevitable College Essay Question: Why Are You A Good Match?
Some of you will be making plans to visit colleges. Many of you will be doing web research on colleges and just about anyone applying to college will need to eventually answer a typical essay question found on most applications … Continue reading
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Writing Your Common App Essays And What To Avoid
The Common Application (www.commonapp.org) application essay prompts (on writing page) are available and have not changed since last year. Remember to follow all instructions and stick to the required word counts. Your essays will bring authenticity to your application and … Continue reading
Choosing Admissions Essay Topics & Writing Tips
Choosing your college admissions essay topic can be more difficult than writing the actual essay. After all, you have lots of ideas and how do you select what is right? Once you have decided on your topics, your writing should … Continue reading
The Why Question
Some of you will be making plans to visit colleges this spring. Others will be deciding where to attend based on your acceptances. Many of you will be doing web research on colleges and just about anyone applying to college … Continue reading
More On Writing College Essays
Many students seem to hit a wall and claim writer’s block when it comes to writing their college essays. For many, this is a new style of writing and something that is not learned in high school. Most students are … Continue reading
How to Write Your Common App Essays & What to Avoid
The Common Application essay prompts are available (see below) and have not changed since last year. Although the 2010-11 application does not launch online until August 1st, you can begin writing your essays and should. Your essays will bring authenticity … Continue reading