6 Things NOT To Do In College DON’ T Flunk Because You Were Lazy. You don’t have your parents now yelling at you to get you’re a** out of bed. DON’T Make Partying A Priority. DON’T Hang Out With Crappy People. DON’T Be Careless About Your Health. DON’T Be Scared […]
Fart, as it turns out, is one of the oldest rude words we have in the language: Its first record pops up in roughly 1250, meaning that if you were to travel 800 years back in time just to let one rip, everyone would at least be able to agree […]
5 Essential Rules for Writing Your College Essay The essay must add something to your application. Don’t bite off more than you can chew in 650 words. Show, don’t tell. Grab your reader in your first paragraph. Mark your territory. What are the guidelines for a college essay? How to […]
It is better to not use “you” in formal writing or speaking. In academic or college writing, most formal essays and research reports use third person pronouns and do not use “I” or “you.” What is another way to say you in an essay? Replace instances of “you” in your […]
To address the low GPA example, you could simply say, “My final term marks were lower than average as I was coping with an illness in the family. How do you address poor grades in a personal statement? Don’t try to explain If you don’t have a story to tell, […]
Avoid topics that are: Overly personal (e.g. graphic details of illness or injury, romantic or sexual relationships) Not personal enough (e.g. broad solutions to world problems, inspiring people or things) Too negative (e.g. an in-depth look at your flaws, put-downs of others, criticizing the need for a college essay) What […]
The Harvard supplement essay, as it’s known, is completely optional—you may, but do not need to, write this essay and submit it with your application. Also, this essay also has no word limit, though if you do write it, it’s best to stick to a typical college essay length (i.e., […]
A personal statement is required. An optional statement, as the name suggests, is not. Nevertheless, an optional statement may provide an opportunity for you to help us understand how you will contribute to the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and pathways in the student body at Harvard Law School. Should I […]
20 Creative Ways to Introduce Yourself “I’m shy, please come say hi.” A name is worth a thousand conversations. Highlight something that makes you unique. Start with a pop culture reference. Confess your nickname. Let the way you dress reflect who you are. Make a T-shirt. Make a “business” card. […]
You don’t need a title for your college admissions essay, but you can include one if you think it adds something important. Does a college essay need a title? Should I title my college essay? You don’t need one. In the vast majority of cases, students we work with don’t […]
Below is a list of possible sentence starters, transitional and other words that may be useful. This essay discusses … … is explored … … is defined … The definition of … will be given … is briefly outlined … … is explored … The issue focused on …. … […]
In the past, it was largely admissions tutors working in departments reviewing personal statements. But as applications have increased – some universities get over 45,000 applicants per year – many institutions now employ external “professional selectors” to do the job for them. Do universities look at personal statements in clearing? […]
The introduction has to reveal to the reader what your essay is about and catch their attention. You could open with an anecdote or an interesting story that will show some of the best parts of your personality and character, offering an insight that will help the admission officers get […]
Tell the reader why you’re applying – include your ambitions, as well as what interests you about the subject, the course provider, and higher education. Think about what makes you suitable – this could be relevant experience, skills, or achievements you’ve gained from education, work, or other activities. What should […]
Take a look at James’ tips on what you should include: Explain the reason for your choice and how it fits in with your aspirations for the future. Give examples of any related academic or work experience. Show you know what the course will involve and mention any special subjects […]