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5 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

admin — Sat, 20 May 2023 20:52:57 +0000

by Nick L. Writer’s block. These two words have plagued writers ever since ancient Mesopotamians began scrawling ideas into clay tablets, and the advent of a long list of helpful writing tools— from the typewriter to the modern computer—haven’t made things any easier for writers who find themselves searching in vain for the next word. Whether you’re just beginning and trying to come up with an exciting subject for your

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Don’t Miss these 3 Details in Your College Essays!

admin — Sat, 13 May 2023 19:09:10 +0000

by Michelle After days of typing and staring blankly at a computer screen, you’ve managed to complete a first draft of a college essay! But upon rereading your draft, your brow furrows. Something seems to be missing—but what? What are some important details that students can miss and forget to include in their college essays? 1.Name of an event Once, a student working on an essay wrote a paragraph on

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Don’t Go for ‘Well-Rounded’

admin — Sat, 13 May 2023 18:54:48 +0000

by Sarah M. Many students aim to be “well-rounded” when they apply for college. Great grades, high test scores, a sport, an instrument, and handful of clubs and some work experience all combine to create the complete package, right? I’m not here to say that any of those things are bad. Of course they’re not! But in general, the idea of the well-rounded student just doesn’t work that well, as

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How to Write About a Community

admin — Sat, 06 May 2023 20:38:48 +0000

by Michelle One popular prompt that pops up often for college essays would be a question like ‘Describe a community you are a part of’ or ‘Describe how you have contributed to your community.’ These prompts can prove puzzling to many students, who may be unsure how to describe a community. Beyond the TV-perfect image of a community being made up of a group of friends in a fancy New

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Summer Jobs Help College Applications

admin — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:22:37 +0000

by Tony T. Summer is coming up soon, and what you do in summer may help you in many perspectives and also help you get into colleges. Thinking about finding a job, being a volunteer or doing some research this summer? There are many summer jobs high school students can do. Some popular high school summer jobs include swimming lessons instructor, lifeguarding, pool cleaning, starting a blog, tutoring, babysitting, pet

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“It” is a Problem in Your Writing

admin — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:49:59 +0000

by Albert L. It. No, I’m not talking about the killer clown that preys on your deepest fears. However, overreliance on the word “it” in your writing should scare you. This seemingly harmless pronoun is the antithesis of clarity in writing. I understand the allure of this word for writers. It is a catchall to mean almost anything. You might say, EssayNarwhal Blogger, you just used it. And yes, I

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How Can Parents Help in the College Applications Process? (now with Vlog )

admin — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:34:53 +0000

by Jennifer L. Applying to college has become much more complex than in the past when parents applied. It can have a stressful impact on students with performance expectations and making all the “right” decisions for admission into their dream college. The most important role for parents and guardians in the college application process is one of SUPPORT. Here are some ideas for providing that support to your student: 1.

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Start College Essays in the Summer

admin — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:40:19 +0000

by Sarah M. As your junior year draws to a close, college applications are probably an undeniable, crucial, anxiety-inducing task that you plan to start… soon. But summer begins, and December starts to seem very far off. The task of writing can seem overwhelming, and it can be all too easy to push those essays back to the end of the summer, or the fall, or even beyond. Here are

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Summer is Critical for College Apps

admin — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:20:28 +0000

by Tony T. Summer is a critical time for college applicants because it offers you a unique opportunity to take advantage of your free time and work on your application materials and to explore colleges. Here are a few reasons why: During the summer, you have the chance to reflect on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal experiences. You can use this time to plan and strategize how you want

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How to Describe a Setting

admin — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 20:09:48 +0000

by Michelle At some point, an Essay Narwhal may find themselves needing to describe a setting in their essays. For prompts like ‘Why would you choose this college?’ (when you’ve had a chance to visit) or ‘describe your community and a problem you fixed in it’, knowing how to give readers a sense of place through your writing can be especially important. An earlier post, Chewing the Scenery, does give

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