Not everyone chooses to go to college, but those that do typically earn more over their working lifetime, as well as enjoy better career choices. There is clearly a lot to be gained by applying to college, but there is also a lot to lose if you don’t get a place at the college of […]
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How Important is the College Application Essay?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 | Comments Off on How Important is the College Application Essay?
An Essay Push for Winter Break
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, December 18th, 2017 | Comments Off on An Essay Push for Winter Break
It’s coming on Christmas They’re cutting down trees They’re putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on Some parents out there might be feeling this song right about now. Like Joni Mitchell, they “wish they had a river to skate […]
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6 Tips for Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 | Comments Off on 6 Tips for Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
Essays are the mainstay of scholarship applications, and being able to write essays that stand out and woo the reader are key to winning scholarships. Scholarship essays aren’t the typical English class essay, though. You don’t get a grade based on your work, there are no good efforts in scholarship writing; you either get the […]
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The Unspoken Word Among Students: Plagiarism
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 | 2 Comments
We always use the word “ethical” if we want to describe something what is right, made or done according to rules and involves some moral values. Why then should we refer plagiarism to ethical issues too? Let us specify what plagiarism is. There are several activities that are referred to the notion: substantial copy-paste, […]
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10 Tips for Writing College Admissions Worthy Essays
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, March 6th, 2017 | Comments Off on 10 Tips for Writing College Admissions Worthy Essays
The average American student attends school 180 days each year. Multiply that by 12 years and, by the time you graduate, you get 2,160 compulsory school days. You would think after all that reading, writing, studying, test-taking, and amassing of extracurricular and civic engagements that writing a college admissions essay would be a breeze. […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, January 23rd, 2017 | 2 Comments
Whether you actually enjoy it or not, writing essays must be done! It’s almost a rite of passage no matter what level of schooling you are currently at. Writing a good essay is hard work, so it’s worth it to get it right the first time around. To stand out from the rest and […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, November 21st, 2016 | Comments Off on Step-by-step Guide for a Killer Essay
This post originally appeared on WorthPointe, a Dallas based financial group, and was written by a former Brown University football player, graduate and commencement speaker. His advice should be helpful when writing the college essay and scholarship essays. ________________________________________________ All selective schools and and nearly all scholarships have more qualified candidates than they have admissions […]
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Using Professional Proofreading Services for your College Essay
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 | Comments Off on Using Professional Proofreading Services for your College Essay
Writing your college essay is simply the beginning of the road to college admission. The next phase of bringing your article to life involves editing. Most writers, especially ESL writers, are seeking experts to help them at this stage in the process. Professional proofreading services can help you to carefully check the accuracy and consistency […]
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How to Write a Personal Statement
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, October 10th, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Write a Personal Statement
If a private university or college is in your future, the Common App is your one-way ticket. You’ve got one shot at a winning application, and Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy, is here to help! How to Write a Personal Statement: A 3-Day Live Online Course is the ultimate course for students and counselors […]
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How to Write a Good Essay for College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, August 24th, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Write a Good Essay for College
If you need to write an essay for college, you have to be aware of the basic rules of its writing. It is important to follow a standard pattern. You have to reveal your personality and showcase your writing skills. If you have never written an essay before, the following tips will help you […]
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