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Category Archives: Writing Advice

Step Into The Light: The Extra-Short College Essay Question

Posted on 12.28.2011 by Naomi in categories BLOG,Writing Advice
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“What would you do with a free afternoon tomorrow?” Hmm. Well, I’d like to go for a trail run, get a mani-pedi and take a nap. But what I’ll probably do is laundry, register kids for winter classes, potchky around … Continue reading →

The Power of Detail in the College Essay: A Personal Story in 485 words

Posted on 11.09.2011 by Naomi in categories BLOG,Writing Advice
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“Why did you have children, if all you’re going to do is work?!” said my six-year-old daughter in the trademark singsong sound that can only be uttered from a child’s lips.  This, after only 14 days trying in earnest to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my blog where I get to enjoy using anecdotes from my real life to craft personal essays about the college essay experience. I hope my stories help to debunk the bum-rap surrounding the college essay and that students and parents alike enjoy my missives on life and the college essay: the anticipation and the writing of. If you live a life (and I’m certain that you do) and have a personality (I’m certain you have one of those too) then no matter your writing ability or affection for writing, you can write a compelling personal story in 500 words or less. I try to teach by example, so enjoy the blog, and remember that a simple detail or truth from your everyday life is great fodder for a college essay!

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