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Your college essay should be a work of art

By Sara Nolan | January 25, 2023 | 0
Filed Under: Essays, Integrity, Practice, Uncategorized

This pep talk is for anyone preparing to write their college essay, at any point in their future: don’t keep the bar low.Your college essay should be a work of art because works of art are unforgettable, and so are you.

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The Common App Just Emailed You

By Sara Nolan | August 4, 2022 | 0
Filed Under: Uncategorized

A short pep talk and we can help you write those essays the Common App just told you about, m’kay?

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Your college essay is a mess, but it will be amazing

By Sara Nolan | May 30, 2022 | 0
Filed Under: Solutions, State of Mind, Uncategorized, Writing Tips

The sunrise starts out like a mess, and your college essay might too. Trust the process and it can become an amazing.

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“I hate my college essay supplements!” It’s OK, we got you.

By Sara Nolan | November 21, 2021 | 0
Filed Under: Essays, Feedback, Prompts, Solutions, Uncategorized
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If your college essay supplements have you stressed, these tips will set you straight and help you craft supplements that work.

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Common App Prompt #4 is “Grateful” and Then Some

By Sara Nolan | May 19, 2021 | 0
Filed Under: Prompts, Solutions, Stories, Uncategorized, Writing Tips

With the addition of the new Common App Prompt #4, students are encouraged to find something positive in their lives they can reflect on– and this is a good thing. 

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To write your college essay, Stay Open

By Sara Nolan | April 7, 2021 | 0
Filed Under: Exercise, Integrity, Practice, Solutions, State of Mind, Uncategorized

In the face of daunting things, like a college essay, it’s easy to close up and shut down. But it’s spring now: stay open. It’s spring and this is just what creatures do. Rabbits make more rabbits. Branches make buds. Buds crank petals apart and drink up sunshine. The sky seems bigger for longer.  Baby turtles linger on their warmed rocks. Teenagers linger on the warmed street. You’re a creature; you can act like one. 

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