There are some things in this world that really just can’t be explained. Like why BBC’s “Merlin” only got five seasons, why stores start selling summer clothing in February and then start selling fall clothing in July, or how this beluga whale got so ripped (seriously though, it’s weird…). But I’m sure the unanswered question […]
Hello, readers! Welcome back to Personal Essay Spotlight! We know that you are now confident that you have SOMETHING to write about (but if you’re still struggling, try these great brainstorming techniques!), and we know that you’ve nailed the concept of keeping sight of the big picture, so this week let’s talk about storytelling. Benjamin […]
Greetings and salutations (as my fave spider used to say)! How are you spending the remainder of your summer months? Giving your cat a trendy new Trump look? Gazing at the night sky and pondering the amazing pictures and new insights about (ex)planet Pluto? Or maybe you’d like to spend the rest of your summer […]
Alright folks, the time has come. It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to meet the — wait a minute. This isn’t the beginning of The Muppets, it’s another CEA weekly link round-up! YAYYYYY!!! This week we’re elaborating on the do’s and don’t’s of the college process for […]
With the anniversary of our nation’s birth just around the corner (cue the eagle squawking and flying overhead), summer is well underway! Hopefully all of you are treating yourselves to some well deserved R&R. When your mouth isn’t stuffed with a celebratory ice cream cone, there’s one thing that we at CEA hope you’re doing: […]
The Common App has made applying to college easier in so many ways. Only one form for your personal information! Only one activity resume to fill out! That said, as with so that now rely on the miracles of modern technology for basic functionality, the Common App’s online platform can be a little confusing — […]
Most people are unaware of their own verbal tics. While we know to look out for fillers like “uh,” “um,” “like,” even “you know,” sometimes less generic stand-ins seep into our vocabulary and stick. These words can become so ingrained in our speech patterns, they become like verbal fingerprints. Remember when you mocked your sister mercilessly for […]
College essay news has been coming fast and furious but we only select the best, most interesting stories for you, dear readers. Sit back, relax, and bask in the glow of our hand-picked college essay news items. Remember that New Republic piece on the Ivy League? Of course you do. Here’s another response. There is no better feeling […]
School is back in session and we know you’re already feeling the burn. The homework has piled up up and the extracurriculars are swallowing your afternoons. When are you supposed to find time to start that pesky college essay (that you were supposed to write this summer, but no biggie — we won’t tell anyone.) Would […]
What should and should not be included in a college essay? What rules can and can’t you break? And what will or won’t allow you to maximize your productivity as you tackle this daunting task? So many questions, right? That’s why we put together a list of our top DOs and DON’Ts for the essay writing process. […]
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