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You can think of this as similar to a general guide section, just less important and directly correlated to your application essay and success rate.
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Have you tried looking up “high school Freshman tips” on Google because the thought of starting high school left you a trainwreck of both social and academic anxiety? If you searched that term up online, you’ll notice something: good grief, none of this nonsense actually helps at all! There’s a good reason for this, though. … Read more
Here we will discuss a BU transfer essay that worked; this was an essay a client of ours had done with us. The client’s GPA was a little less than the average transfer applicant’s, but that’s why we compensated with a good essay. You can also find more information about the school’s transfer program here. … Read more
If you’ve just been rejected to the UC school of your dreams and want to appeal, knowing how to write the UC appeal letter is crucial. But first, let’s consider a few points before getting to the good stuff. As much as the tears flow heavily, please, please consider the math of the admissions appeal … Read more
In this article, we’ll be covering how to write the Colorado College essays. Of course, before we do that, it’s important to address one of the most commonly asked questions. “What on Earth am I supposed to write about in the Colorado College essay prompts?” Well, that question could be applied to pretty much any … Read more
To get accepted into Penn State, grades are not the only thing considered; you must also know how to write the Penn State supplemental essay. “Must” sounds too strong for an optional essay, but note that this essay is not “actually” optional. How so? Well, competition. Though Penn State doesn’t boast a single digit acceptance … Read more
When thinking about how to write the Common Application essay prompt 1, consider this: what makes you special? More importantly, what sets you apart from the rest? Many colleges ask the same question, just reworded. Why? It allows them to sort through the application pool with a fine-tooth comb! Here’s what the prompt looks like. … Read more
The UC essay prompt 7 asks you to describe your contributions to your community or school. That’s why it’s also called the “community service” essay. Chances are, if you attend a high school that requires community service hours for graduation, you qualify for this prompt! But, don’t let that fool you! PIQ 7 goes through … Read more
Fellow college applicants… Get ready to take out a pen and paper because this is probably going to be the most important article that we write here in PenningPapers. We’re taking a different route this time. This article will not be our usual “how to” guide. Instead, this should be considered a warning. The story … Read more