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Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge
Avoid the common errors that lead candidates to alienate their audience through their college application essay. Identify where your Curse of Knowledge is affecting your writing, and make your writing have greater impact.
Expanding On Ideas For Your Essay
Learn how to hone in on the message that will focus your essay and make it memorable.
Choosing A Topic For Your College Application Essay
Do you need help finding a great topic for your college application essay? This blog article addresses the challenge of finding the right topic, and the surprising method you can use to find yours.
Five Prompts To Help Find Topics Worth Pursuing For Your College Application Essay
Five ideas you can use to get solid ideas flowing for your application essay.
Overcoming Writer’s Block On Your Application Essay
Read this blog article if you need to write a great application essay but you are having trouble getting started.
Your Application Essay Is An Opportunity To Change The Trajectory Of Your Life
Application essays can provide the edge you need to get into your first choice school. That can open doors to future opportunities. Indeed, college application essays can change the trajectory of your life.
There Is No Substitute For Drafting
Most applicants are used to getting A’s on their papers. Your application essay will face off against others with exceptional grades. Standard effort won’t accomplish your goal.
Imagine Yourself Sitting In Front Of The Admissions Board
You have the attention of the admissions board. What will you say that will persuade them to want to accept you in their incoming class?