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The Most Common Brainstorming Mistakes Writers Make

Topic: Brainstorming Tips  |  Posted on June 24th, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Brainstorming is HARD — especially when it comes to brainstorming topics for college essays! This video will walk you though the most common brainstorming mistakes writers make, while illustrating how you can generate creative essay topics and ideas in a way that is fun, freeing, and fruitful.

What Admissions Officers Really Want from a College Essay

Topic: Brainstorming Tips  |  Posted on June 24th, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Know how long a college admissions officer spends reading your application? How about your essay? This video will lay out all the facts and stats you need to know about the secret lives of admissions officers. With this information in hand, you’ll be better prepared to write the kind of essay admissions officers want to […]

Guide to the 2018-19 Northwestern University Supplemental Essay

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 14th, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Are you planning to apply to Northwestern University? The Founder and Chief Advisor of College Essay Advisors, Stacey Brook, is here to give you invaluable insight into Northwestern’s supplemental essay prompt so you can take advantage of this opportunity to speak to admissions in your own voice.

Guide to the 2018-19 University of Michigan Essays

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 14th, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Submitting your college application to the University of Michigan can be a real nail-biter. Michigan requires three supplemental essays. The Founder and Chief Advisor of College Essay Advisors, Stacey Brook, is here to give you invaluable insight into the prompts and the motivation behind them so you can take advantage of this opportunity to speak […]

How to Ask Your Parents for Help

Topic: Dos and Don’ts  |  Posted on June 1st, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

As you zone in on the topic you want to write about in your college application essays, mine for the details that will bring your story to life. Approach this phase of writing the personal statement as an interview: what kinds of questions would other people ask? How would you answer them?

How To Outline Your Personal Statement

Topic: Writing  |  Posted on June 1st, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Extracting a killer college application essay from your notes, brainstorms, and freewrites may seem like a daunting task. You love your topic, but your ideas are scattered. That’s why outlining is your friend.

The Trick to Writing an Amazing Opening Line

Topic: Writing  |  Posted on June 1st, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

The personal statement is a crucial part of your college application, but it won’t help you if it bores admissions officers to tears! Learn the do’s and don’ts of how to write a powerful opening line that pulls your reader in from the very first word.

How To Write a Memorable Closing Line

Topic: Writing  |  Posted on June 1st, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Your personal statement should tell a memorable story that admissions officers just can’t shake. Your closing line is your final shot to make a lasting impression before your college fate is sealed! The experts at College Essay Advisors have lined up their most essential tips for writing a killer closing line.

How to Get Into UNC (With a Great Essay)

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on June 1st, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

UNC is well-known for being the first public university in the United States and a leader in innovative teaching strategies. The school is also known for receiving many college applications, which means it is crucial for applicants to differentiate themselves in their essays. Luckily for UNC hopefuls, the university gives students two additional supplemental prompts […]

Guide to the 2017-2018 Duke University Supplemental Essays

Topic: Supplemental Essays 101  |  Posted on May 1st, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Submitting your college application to Duke University can be a real nail-biter. Although it’s probably too late now to tweak your test scores or GPA, you can make sure that your college application essays will bring you admissions success! Duke requires one supplemental short answer and gives students the opportunity to respond to two optional […]

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