Powerful punctuation Imagine your essay is a musical score. If the words create the melody, your choice of punctuation controls the dynamics, the volume, the tempo, the time signature. A comma is a rest, an exclamation point notes a crescendo, and a sentence...
Hear me out. In 1997, Apple launched a game-changing advertising campaign with a straightforward, highly effective slogan: “Think Different.” Now, imagine if Steve Jobs had listened to his inner tenth grade English teacher. Would...
Crafting a successful college application is perhaps the most intimidating challenge you’ve ever taken on, especially if you’re not at the tippy top of your class and you need to demonstrate all of the ways you shine that cannot be measured by statistics and grades....
Teacher Letters of Recommendation (LOR’s) play a key role in college admissions, so try to ensure they’re consistent with the rest of your application and your admissions strategy. A good rec letter should be personal, written by a teacher that has known you and...
Your college essay. It’s a big part of your college application and the biggest opportunity to demonstrate your “je ne sais quoi,” that distinctive, irresistible quality that makes you a valuable asset to admissions reps. If you have a less-than-perfect GPA or test...
When it comes to the college admissions process, it’s important to demonstrate your interest to specific colleges on your list. With so many kids applying to so many schools, colleges need a way to be able to identify and admit students who will enroll if...
