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Five College Essay Myths and Facts

It's that time of year where high school juniors begin to think about their college applications and with that comes the application essay.

This is a time for reflection as students assess where they've been and where they want to go. The essay may seem like a daunting task, but there are many myths that once dispelled, can make the essay seem a whole lot easier. Kim Lifton discusses five college essay myths and facts in this week's blog.

FREE Webinar on Making the Most of Standardized Tests This Thursday with Testive

Are you taking the ACT or SAT? Do you wonder how much the tests matter and how you can get a great score? Join Wow and special guest Miro Kazakoff, MIT lecturer and co-founder of Testive, an innovative online test prep company that combines online and one-on-one prep. We will discuss how the tests work, how they are scored, how to prepare, and what colleges have to say about their role in the admissions process. Join us Apr. 3, 9-10 p.m. ET for Get Ready! Get Set! Get In! Making the Most of Standardized Tests.

Also be sure to register for our next webinar on May 1, Super Summer Strategies with panelists Patrick O'Connor, Associate Dean of College Counseling at the Cranbrook Kingswood School, and Rebecca Joseph, Cal State Los Angeles professor of education and founder of All College Application Essays.

Where is Wow Now?

It has been a busy week for Wow! Today we are presenting "Myths and Facts of the College Essay" to students and counselors at the Metro Detroit National College Fair in Novi. (We were there last night too!) Last week, we moderated a panel discussion about best practices for helping students with essays at the MACAC annual conference, featuring high school counselors and admissions insiders from two of Michigan's largest public universities.

The week before, we led a workshop for urban counselors in Detroit. Check out videos from the session.

Would you like to bring Wow to your school? Find out how to set up a private workshop for students and parents or a professional development session for counselors and teachers.

Inside the Admissions Process at GWU

A Washington Post reporter goes inside the admissions office at George Washington University as they assemble their class of 2018. Read the full article to get a glimpse into the holistic admissions process at a highly selective institution.

Is Your College Application Essay a Masterpiece?

A new contest by Medium, a blogging platform, is offering students the chance to win scholarship money for their college application essays. "Extra Credit: A Scholarship Program Rewarding Excellent College Application Essays" will award $5,000 to the top three essays submitted. Learn how to apply.

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Video Library

Wow has a video library with college admissions officer interviews and clips from our workshops across the country.

Wow CEO Susan Knoppow: "Students Are Individuals, Start Where They Are"

Scholarship Opportunities

Need a scholarship to help pay for college? Take a look at Wow's list of scholarships. Sign up for a private consultation to learn how to write a compelling scholarship essay.

Resources for Counselors & Consultants

Take a look at our free resources to help you keep your students focused.

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