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Write Evocative Stories Now
We’ve all learned to “show, don’t tell” when we write.But why does this technique actually work?
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How To Avoid Distracted Working
The internet is a wormhole. One minute you’re working on Calculus, and next you’re on your fifth video of “Dogs Stealing Food From Babies!” How did that happen?
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Ink Well Coach Class 2018 Acceptances
I'm inspired by my students and their hard work. Bravo on these (and many other) acceptances!
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Tour A College Recently? Don't Forget To Do This Simple Thing
Did you visit any colleges over spring break? Or did a college admissions officer speak at your school recently?
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College Essay Supplement: Intended Major
Learn how to make a strong impression on college essay supplements that ask about your intended major.
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One Way to Resuscitate a "Flatlined" Essay
In this video, learn a tip for improving the pacing of your college essay.
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How to Use Music for your Essay
Do you keep getting feedback that you need to add more detail to your college application essay?
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Advice From Your 110-Year-Old Self
College admission essay supplements often focus on your personal values. Here's a short writing exercise to help you dig deeper than a bland list of abstract words.
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How to Improve your Writing Style in 2 Steps
Fantastic writing doesn't appear out of thin air. The greats often speak of toiling for countless hours to craft a sentence or scene.
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High School Pre-College Programs | Myth vs. Fact
This past week, one of my clients asked me about summer programs.She’d heard that she should apply to an astonishingly pricey program at her dream school.
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