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6 Tips for Mastering the Common App Essay
The Common App went live Aug. 1; time to start those essays! Everything you need to know about how to respond to the application essays is included in the instructions. Kim Lifton provides six more tips for mastering the Common App essay in this blog, originally published by StudentAdvisor.com, a Washington Post company. |
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NEW Common App Student Special
Students, save $20 off Wow Online - College Essay, and all essay writing support packages, through Aug. 31. Wow Online is at the heart of our approach. Students who purchase the tutorial or a writing support package retain login credentials throughout the application season so they can use the tutorial to complete multiple essays. Whether you are applying to one school or a dozen, we have a package for you. Buy now!
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NEW Student/Parent Demos (FREE)
Join Wow Writing Workshop this Thursday, Aug. 8, at 3 p.m. EDT for a 30-minute demonstration of Wow Online - College Essay, the first self-guided, online tutorial for college essay writing. Learn how this tool helps you work at your own pace from start to finish, using short videos, simple writing exercises, no-nonsense advice and step-by-step instructions. Discounts available through Aug. 31. Check our schedule for times and registration details.
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NEW for Consultants
Because you asked, we're bringing back our FREE Thursday webinars and Friday product demos. Plus, we've added NEW consulting services to help you support your students so they stand out where it matters most - inside the admissions office. Up next, Brainstorming Like a Pro. Click here to register for this Thursday's (Aug. 8, 1 p.m. EDT) webinar, and to see a full listing of additional sessions.
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There's an App for That: College Essay Questions
Dr. Rebecca Joseph, a Cal State University associate professor, developed the first App, All College Application Essays, that provides college-bound students with entrance essay questions for 700 colleges, including the Common App, Apply Texas and the University of California system. "College application essays are your unique gift to admissions officers who are looking for students who will enrich their diverse campuses," Dr. Joseph said. "They need to be able to close their eyes and picture you engaged in some kind of activity." Get the app for $4.99 through the AppStore or GooglePlay.
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Get Money for College
Twenty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded by the Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS sweepstakes. All you have to do is sign up to receive college planning info. Deadline: August 12. For more opportunities like this one, check out Wow's list of scholarships.
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