One of the most important things that a student can accomplish in a college essay is to come across as likable. So in order to have an understanding of how to come across as likable, let’s tell our readers how to come across as just the opposite — unlikable. Because an …
The Personal Statement of the Common Application is the perfect place to discuss your accomplishments over the course of your high school years, right? From being named National Honor Society president to leading your school’s Key Club to playing three varsity sports, fitting as many accomplishments in the Personal Statement is …
Many people believe that college essays are a forum to boast about accomplishments. They believe that college essays are the unique component of college admissions where they can sell themselves. And they’re not wrong about college essays being a forum to sell themselves. It certainly is a sales tool. But …