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The One Simple Trick for Picking Your Common App Prompt
Our choices in life matter. Perhaps signing up for the right English class at the right time helped you discover your passion for literature. Maybe you decided to eat a day-old burrito for lunch, only to rue the decision a few short hours later. Occasionally you may turn left when you normally turn right. The […]
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 […]
Personal Essay Spotlight: Amy Poehler
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 […]
5 Ways Your Phone Can Help You Write Your College Essay
We know. Your phone is basically magic. You can connect with your friends instantly! You can order 500 pizzas! And Snapchats – WHERE DO THEY GO?! But we bet you didn’t know that your phone – smart or standard – has a number of basic features that can make a world of difference to your […]
College Essay News and Tips: CEA’s Weekly Link Roundup
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 […]
College Essay News and Tips: CEA’s Weekly Link Roundup
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 […]
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