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The Doctor Is In: Get Your Early Decision College Essay Checkup™
Students, we hear the sniffle in your voices. We see the feverish looks on your faces. It’s just a few weeks before the November 1 early admissions deadline, and you’re thinking your college admissions essay might not be in the healthiest shape. The topic has been complaining of blurry vision, something about your introduction is […]
The Secret to Your College Essay Success is in the Stars!
The Common Application went live earlier this month, so you already know the task it is going to ask of you: use 650 words to describe yourself and make the various college admissions officers fall head-over-heels, rom-com style in love with you and your delightful youness. YIKES! What’re you gonna do? What’re you gonna do?? WHAT’RE […]
College Essay News and Tips from Around the Web
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 […]
Writerly Nerds of Wisdom: Neil Gaiman
“Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days, nothing else matters.” – Neil Gaiman
Writerly Nerds of Wisdom: Ernest Hemingway
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence you know.” – Ernest Hemingway
Writerly Nerds of Wisdom: Willa Cather
“Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.” – Willa Cather
Writerly Nerds of Wisdom: Nathaniel Hawthorne
“Easy reading is damn hard writing.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne
Writerly Nerds of Wisdom: Stephen King
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” -Stephen King
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