College

Becoming a Better Writer… There’s Always Room for Improvement, Even for the Experts!

By Katrina Oko-Odoi Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life…you cannot hope to sweep someone else away by the force of your writing until it has been done to you. -Stephen King             I’m often asked by aspiring writers how they can improve their writing skills. Even the most expert writers out there […]

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Role of College Essay: What role do essays play in my overall college application?

What role do essays play in my overall college application? by James Maynard

A Guest Blog by James Maynard College application essays are one of the most dreaded – and important – parts of a college application. Your personal essay not only show colleges that you are able to answer the question, but also gives them insight into you as a person. This is because they are not

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The College Admissions Essay: How to Get Inspired to Start Writing

The College Admissions Essay: How to Get Inspired to Start Writing

As a writer, I am well aware that one of the most difficult things about the writing process is getting started. Staring at a blank open document on the computer screen or facing down a blank sheet of paper staring up at you from your desk can be daunting for anyone—even the most veteran writers

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Finding the Right Hook: Writing the Perfect Opening Line for your College Admissions Essay

So, you’ve started to feel the pressure… Fall is right around the corner, and those application deadlines will be here before you know it. The college application process is daunting enough without having to think about writing an essay on which your entire future may depend. Many universities place a lot of emphasis on the

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Finding the Antidote to Graduate School Senioritis

Finding the Antidote to Graduate School Senioritis

Finding the Antidote to Graduate School Senioritis By Katrina Oko-Odoi   While I have shared my number one secret for dissertation writing success already, finding an antidote to that vexing feeling of senioritis—of the graduate school variety—is another story altogether. I admit that I have struggled with the terrible habit of procrastination throughout my graduate

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