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College Essay Writing Tips from the Admissions Office | Wow Writing Workshop OnlineWow ... - 0 views

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  • One thing’s for sure: They don’t want you to write a story about something you think they want to hear. They do want to read a story you want to share with them. It’s your story. Your voice. Your words.
  • “At a moderately selective school, it can pull a student on the cusp up,”
  • “Life is truly lived in the smaller moments and that can be a powerful essay.”
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  • “At a highly selective school, a poor statement can make the difference between being admitted or not.”
  • “The essay is a student’s opportunity to speak directly to the admissions office. We need to dig deeper, and that’s where the essay comes into play. That’s where we find out more about the student.”
  • “Answer the question,”
  • “Just give us one place, one time, one moment, and that will do it for you. The key is to show genuine passion, commitment and that they have what it takes to survive at the school.”
  • kgrill on 16 Sep 14
     
    Your voice
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Prompted by the Prompts: How You Approach the Questions Colleges Are Asking - New Visio... - 0 views

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shared by kgrill on 15 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • Who are you?  What makes you tick?  What’s important to you?  How do you think?  What do you do when faced with adversity?  What kind of friend, student, son or daughter are you?  Do you know how to write and express yourself?
  • The admissions essay helps us get acquainted with you in ways different from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It also enables you to demonstrate your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself.
  • olleges use essays to try and create a personal snapshot of you unobtainable from other parts of the application.
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  • admissions counselors
  • influence the decision making process
  • motivates you,
  • our writing should reflect your voice and your personality.
  • The more natural you sound the better.  
  • Do not rely on technology to proofread your essay! 
  • Number one is procrastination.  Don’t wait for this to be the last part of the application that you do. 
  • kgrill on 15 Aug 14
     
    Your voice
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Top 100 education advice blogs @ College Scholarships - 0 views

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  • kgrill on 19 Jun 14
     
    Advice for students and educators
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shared by kgrill on 09 Oct 14 - No Cached
  • Remember that admission committees are most interested in learning about you and what you have to offer the community of scholars they are assembling through the admission process. Use your essays, letters of recommendation and extra-curricular to create a picture of who you are and what you have to offer.
  • people writing on your behalf. Make sure they have the needed information and that they know how their perspectives are integral to the messages you seek to convey.
  • what are the key messages you want to convey
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  • Who are you?
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Expert Advice: 6 Mistakes to Avoid on Your College Application | NerdScholar - 0 views

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shared by kgrill on 03 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • When you know what mistakes to avoid, applying to college can be a smooth process that allows students to showcase their accomplishments, personalities and experiences, and win that coveted spot in the freshman class.
  • “The essay is the best way to tell your story. This is where you can be the most memorable and it really is an opportunity to connect your unique attributes and experiences with the vibe of the college or university,”
  • always best for the student to be authentic
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  • It is really important to know the school’s deadline and to have everything submitted at least 10 days in advance
  • Applicants should not wait until the last moment to begin the process and then expect every other step to become others’ emergency
  • The purpose of the supplement is to answer questions specifically about the school and what you see yourself adding to the community
  • students should take a personal inventory of the things that are most important to them, as this will help determine what schools will be a good fit
  • it should be the student who takes the initiative in building a relationship with each school
  • people will typically help where and when they can, as long as students take the initiative and ask
  • consider the optional items as a way to showcase your achievements, but generally it is not a good idea to provide materials beyond what the college describes in their ‘optional’ list
  • kgrill on 03 Aug 14
     
    When you know what mistakes to avoid, applying to college can be a smooth process that allows students to showcase their accomplishments, personalities and experiences, and win that coveted spot in the freshman class.
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