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If you’re looking for how to write the UC Additional Comments section, want to know how to make the most of it, or are just generally confused by it, look no further! We’ve compiled everything you need to know to write a winning Additional Comments Section in the UC application that will portray your application … Read more
So, you have a high GPA but a low SAT/ACT score. Or, maybe it’s your child with a high GPA and poor test scores. Perhaps you have a 3.85 GPA but scored 1200/1600 on the SATs. Maybe you earned a 4.0 GPA but were quite surprised to see you scored 1100/1600 on your first SAT … Read more
Note: it takes a lot of courage and bravery to write your college essay about being gay, lesbian, bi, or trans (LGBT). Any form of coming out or personal experience about sexuality in your college essay is not easy to write. And, there are a lot of misconceptions regarding the topic. Thus, we’ve taken good … Read more
So: you’ve just been rejected by UCSB and are scouring the internet for example UCSB appeal letters that worked. Ouch. It’s not easy; after all, there aren’t a lot of options out there on the first page of Google that have successful examples of UCSB appeal letters. That’s actually why we wrote this article. We … Read more
We all know why you’re here reading this article: you need to write a winning Master’s in project management essay that gets your foot in the door. Or… maybe it’s a Master’s in Investment Banking. Or… Quantitative Finance? Frankly, it doesn’t really matter what the title is. This guide works very well for anyone looking … Read more
The UCLA supplemental essays (which are just the UC PIQs) are some of the most commonly requested essays we get. And, there’s a good reason for that: UCLA is a coveted school all across the world. Surprisingly, it seems to even have more demand than UC Berkeley. Why? Well, who wouldn’t want to live in … Read more
Ahh, the SATs and ACTs. They’re the bane of every child’s existence. If you attended college in the States, it was likely yours too. Let’s be frank: no one likes to take either test. Both the SAT and ACT are long, difficult, and take much preparation. In addition, tutoring and preparation can cost a pretty … Read more
NYU is one of the greatest universities for a liberal studies major. Its name carries weight, and any field you plan to tackle may find a degree from NYU’s Liberal Studies program quite impressive. However, getting your foot in the door will not be easy. Some students imagine that attending NYU for their Liberal Studies … Read more
Here at PenningPapers, we receive this question every other month. How many times should I take the SAT? If you ask teachers, professors, test prep instructors, and college admissions advisors, they may all give you different answers. Some people tell you to limit yourself to 3 times. Others say to take it until you earn … Read more
Oh boy… This is going to be a long one. Get comfortable, dear reader. I have a story to tell you: It’s a story of my journey as a test prep instructor. Of my challenges teaching students. Of helping said students earn 1550+ SAT scores. Of angry parents. A story of how I learned the … Read more