by j9robinson | Jan 22, 2014
A couple weeks ago, I shared on LinkedIn a New York Times column about “annoying, overused and abused” words from 2013, and asked a group of college admissions experts for the most common offenders they found in college application essays. The idea...
by j9robinson | Oct 31, 2012
College Admissions Essays Final Checklist So you think you are done with your college admission essay or personal statement. Wait! You have worked so hard on that essay; it’s worth an extra few minutes to make sure it’s as good as you can make it. I...
by j9robinson | Oct 2, 2010
College Admissions Essays: How To Fine Edit Your College Application Essay You are finally finished with your essay. It’s time to copy it into the online application and send it off. You’ve worked hard. Why not make sure it’s fabulous? Follow...
by j9robinson | Sep 3, 2010
Ok, time is up. Well, almost. As long as you can quickly identify a couple of strong topics for your essays, there’s still time to pound out good ones. Here’s the best advice I know on writing first drafts, from one of the best writers out there. A quirky...
by j9robinson | Jun 12, 2010
“Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip.” From author Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Writing. What do you skip when you read? The long paragraphs that go on and on and lose your interest, right? So when you read back your own essay, and...
by j9robinson | Jun 4, 2010
Students often want feedback on their college admissions essays, but are not sure where to turn. Here’s my advice: 1.Be very selective who you show it to. Remember, writing is subjective: one person might love your essay and another might hate it. Parents can...
