Writing Dialogue in The College Essay
Adding dialogue to your college essay is a great way to bring a character to life on the page. Learn how in this short blog article.
The College Essay Time Machine
Transform your college essay into a time machine, seamlessly transporting your reader between past, present, and future, using time-tested storytelling methods.
Creating and Resolving Narrative Conflict in College Essays
Learn to develop compelling narrative conflict in your college application essay using time-tested storytelling techniques.
Telling the ‘Truth’ in College Application Essays
What does it mean to tell the 'truth' in the college essay format. In this post, we explore truth as it relates to the inherently creative genre of the personal essay.
Writing Action Scenes in College Application Essays
Writing effective action scenes is essential to crafting a captivating college essay. This article teaches students how to bring characters to life by giving them action.
Celebrating the Immigrant Experience in College Application Essays
Get a leg up in the college admissions process by sharing a story of the immigrant experience that highlights your cultural background, language skills, and resilience.
Crafting Metaphor in College Personal Statements
Great college essays are layered with symbolism. Learn basic techniques for developing metaphors that will leave admissions officers drooling.
College Application Summer Survival Guide
Learn essential strategies for managing your time and negotiating the complexities of the college application process in our summer survival guide.