This category of articles is dedicated to all general advice and good notes. All general advice is catered toward applicants who are mostly uncertain or at most decently informed about the nature of the university application essay section. This set of guides can also be helpful for those who are more informed about the way application essays work and are good writers, as our team imparts information most applicants have no access or exposure to.
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Here’s the truth: There aren’t a lot of options for extracurriculars for English majors. We see great extracurricular opportunities for STEM fields left and right. But, the Liberal Arts get pushed to the side. Yeah, sure. There’s Speech & Debate. And, you’ve got Journalism or Yearbook. Though, they don’t have the level of rigor some … Read more
Well, would you look at that: an aspiring Columbia student looking to transfer! As you can probably already tell, writing a set of solid Columbia University transfer essays isn’t easy. For one, you’re applying to an Ivy League school, which means you’re competing against many other smart students. Additionally, standing out with solid essays is … Read more
Believe it or not, college essays about a sneaker resale business are actually more common than you may think. In fact, it’s one of the most common business-related college essay topics. Below we’ve listed some of the most common business-major related college essay topics. Make no mistake: that doesn’t mean you’re not a unique candidate. … Read more
This article will cover each of the Coalition Application essay prompts and how to answer each one. The Coalition App serves as a great way for students to apply to more colleges when they’re already limited by the Common App. Additionally, the Coalition essay serves as a great way to stand out from other applicants … Read more
We get quite a lot of questions about how to write the Common App additional information section. Specifically, students often ask “What am I supposed to say?!” The Additional Info Section is a space to clarify any details that may significantly impact how readers view your application, but couldn’t otherwise be added to the original … Read more
Oh, hello there: you’re looking to write a winning college essay about cheerleading that doesn’t sound cliche, right? Like many athletes, cheerleaders struggle with writing essays that don’t sound like a carbon copy of what others wrote. And hey, that’s fair. It’s not easy to write unique college essays that stand out from the rest! … Read more
If you’re thinking about writing your college essay about having an eating disorder, you probably asked yourself if that’s too cringy. Here’s the short answer… Yes, you can write your college essay about having an eating disorder. In fact, we’ve had multiple students write about both binge eating and anorexia successfully. These students were accepted … Read more
Look, we’re going to be quite honest here: out of all our clients, many wanted to write their college essay about trading and stocks. It’s not like there’s anything wrong with it. And, it’s not as if there’s a plethora of “finance bros” just walking into PenningPapers HQ giving firms handshakes and all. If anything, … Read more
Introduction Your grade point average (GPA) is one of the most important factors in your law school application. It’s also the first thing your admissions officers read during the admissions process. And, we get it: not everyone is perfect. If your GPA falls short, there’s still hope! You can explain the extenuating circumstances behind your … Read more
The path to becoming an attorney is not as easy as it once was. While it wasn’t exactly easy to get in a few years ago, it’s certainly not getting any easier now. That’s why you need to cast a large net if you want to maximize your chances of success. But… how big should … Read more