Sometimes the hardest part of writing a college admissions essay is just getting started. Here’s a quick exercise to get pen to paper (or keyboard to computer). Step 1: Think about yourself What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your best qualities? Are you a plugger? An intellectual? A creative type? Curious? Passionate? Determined? [...]
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010Choosing A College Essay Topic
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010Underlying all essay questions is choice. The essay question may be direct and ask you to choose something about yourself to discuss, or it may be indirect and require you to write about something such as an event, book, or quotation. Why Your Choice of Essay Matters The college regards your choices as a way [...]
The College Application Calendar
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010College applications can seem overwhelming at first glance. What needs to be done, and when? Use this calendar to get a bird’s-eye view of the college application process. Summer Before Senior Year Visit colleges that interest you. Call ahead for the campus tour schedule. Schedule an on-campus interview with an admissions representative. Finalize your list [...]
Great Examples of Typography
Sunday, August 9th, 2009The fonts you use for your website are an important decision, as they will often reflect your site’s tone and affect its visual impact. When I was just getting started in design, I asked one of my favorite designers what single thing I could do to improve and expand my capabilities as a designer. His [...]
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