Author: Antonia Leonard

How do you write a killer introduction? How to Write a Killer Introduction — 4 Tips You Need to Know #1: Start with a story. The best way hook the admissions team into your essay is to start with a gripping story from a moment that changed your life. #2: […]

When colleges receive your transcript, they also receive a brief “school profile” which summarizes the school in terms of courses offered, the grading scale, average grades and tests scores, and the class size. How do you know if a school is a good fit? A college that’s a good fit […]

1 Set the Stage. Choose a life experience that’s clear and vivid in your mind, so you can easily describe it. 2 Write in the First Person. Use the first-person point of view and the pronoun “I” throughout your paper to make it more personal and meaningful. 3 Provide a […]

Thanks to all the knowledge, skills and experience you’ll gain in college, you’ll be able to adapt to a greater variety of jobs and careers. Statistics show that a college diploma can help you: Get a job. Keep a job. What do you want to get from your college experience? […]

As college admissions become ever more competitive, with the most elite schools admitting only 4 percent or 5 percent of applicants, the pressure to exaggerate, embellish, lie and cheat on college applications has intensified, admissions officials say. Can you lie in your college admission essay? One of the worst things […]

Language for talking about personal experiences can be divided into phrases to talk about general/ repeated experiences like “I have (generally) found that…” and ones for one-off experiences like “A couple of days ago…” There are also some that can be used in both situations such as “When I was […]

Top 5 College Experiences You Won’t Forget Sporting Events. One of the best ways to unwind, spend time with friends, and show school spirit is to attend sporting events. Learning Experiences. Summer Programs and Classes. Greek Life, Clubs, Sports, Extracurriculars. Study Abroad. What is a successful college experience? Having a […]

Here are 12 essential skills to learn in college: Teamwork. Teamwork is an important skill in many roles. Global thinking. Employees with a global mindset can work with people from many backgrounds and cultures. Time management. Digital literacy. Verbal communication. Written communication. Creativity. Networking. What are the most important things […]

Example 1st Sentence I lead with a quick factoid about comics. 2nd & 3rd These sentences define graphic novels and gives a brief history. This is also how the body of my paper starts. 4rd Sentence This sentence introduces the current issue. See how I gave the history first and […]