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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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 […]
Read More...Step-by-step Guide for a Killer Essay
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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How to Write the Personal Statement
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, June 30th, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Write the Personal Statement
Hands down, Ethan Sawyer is THE essay expert to turn to when writing any aspect of the college essay. This is an excellent summer activity for your college-bound student AND it’s affordable! This small investment could secure your student’s admission to their dream college. If a private university or college is in your future, […]
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College Essay Tips for Students (and Parents)
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 | Comments Off on College Essay Tips for Students (and Parents)
Summer has arrived and for those students who will be a senior next year, the dreaded college essay looms in the distance. Most students spend hours staring at a blank piece of paper or a computer screen. What will you write about? How will you even begin? What topic is best? What are admissions […]
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3 Ways to Effectively Write Your College Essay
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 | 3 Comments
Writing the ever-important college essay can, at first, seem intimidating and challenging. But remember, this is the key to whether or not you’ll be accepted to college, so it’s important to put your best foot forward. Writing the application essay is your time to shine, but it doesn’t mean you should feel nervous. We’ve […]
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All the College Essay Prompts in One Place
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 | Comments Off on All the College Essay Prompts in One Place
Zoomita, a college application online organizational tool provides all of your college application essay prompts organized in one place What does it do? Gives you all of the college essay prompts, word count limits, and deadlines for your college list in seconds. Write, share, and edit essays without ever creating a file or folder. Free. Why should […]
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