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4 Quick Tips to Take Your Writing Skills to the Graduate Level

You'll be doing a lot of writing in graduate school, so you may need to step up your skills. Here are a few tips to turn "good" writing into "great" writing!

by Vivian Kerr

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5 Helpful Ways to Improve Your Writing in College

Professors expect a higher caliber of writing in college, so you may need to step up your game. Here are five ways to improve your writing in college.

by Emma K. Neal

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5 Tips for Writing a Fantastic Essay in College

Writing your first essay in college may be daunting. After all, the stakes are higher than high school. You're sure to get an A following these five tips!

by Kay Teekell

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Writing Habits to Kick Before Going to College

How you write essays changes a little between high school and college. Get a few steps ahead of English 101 with these tips on ditching bad writing habits.

by Kara E. Joyce

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Writing Center 101: Boost Your Skills With This Campus Resource

From five-paragraph essays freshman year to graduate doctoral theses, the writing center at your college is there to help everyone become a better writer.

by Savanna Mertz

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A Shift in Writing: How You Can Help Students Improve Their Skills

Have your seniors' admission essays been lackluster? Here are five ways counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college applications.

by Laurie Kopp Weingarten

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Think Smarter and Work Harder: Never Use an Essay Writing Service

Essay writing services can be tempting when college is overwhelming, but the repercussions far outweigh the benefits. Find out why they're a bad idea.

by Alyssa Abel

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7 Tips to Boost Your Writing for Homework and Essays

Writing skills are something we use throughout our lives, but especially in school. Here are seven tips to improve your writing and showcase your best work.

by Laura Wallace

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Advice for Writing Your Grad School Personal Statement

The personal statement isn't just another essay. Here's what to keep in mind as you're writing this important part of your graduate school application.

by Kim Lifton

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A College Essay Starter Guide for the Long Dog Days of Summer

Getting students to work on college applications during summer is hard. Here's how to encourage teens to get started on writing their college essays.

by Keaghan Turner, PhD

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Entry–Level Résumé Mistakes to Avoid as a New Grad

Don't tarnish your first job hunt with an error-ridden résumé. Avoid the most common mistakes seen by recruiters by following these entry-level résumé tips.

by LiveCareer

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4 Tools to Help Your Student Avoid Senioritis and Prepare for College

Slacking off senior year means risking admission and scholarships. Here are tools your student can use to stay sharp and get ready for college-level work.

by Barbara Dianis

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Why Your College Application Essay Matters

Worried about writing the "perfect" college application essay? Guess what: admission officers don't want perfect! One admission insider explains.

by Michael Beseda

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The Important Role of Counselors in College Application Essays

As a counselor, you can help foster brilliant student writing. Here's how to recognize what makes a stand-out essay and ways to edit without taking over.

by Stephanie Farah

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How to Master Note–Taking in High School and College

Note-taking is an important skill to master whether you're a high school or college student. Here are some great tips to take your notes to the next level.

by Natalie Johnson

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15 Helpful Tips to Make Your Admission Essays Shine

Writing your college admission essay can seem daunting, but these 15 pieces of advice can make it easy and painless. Follow them to make your essays stand out!

by Madalyn Chapman

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6 Tips for Crushing the ACT Writing Section

Want to write an ACT essay worthy of a 12? Start by following these five tips.

by Kiarra Louis

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5 Great Campus Resources Students Should Know About

From the writing center to the health center, campus resources can make your college years a lot easier. Here are five places every student should know about.

by Ryan Sundling

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John Montgomery Scholarship

Applicant must have excellent grades in challenging courses and demonstrate one of the following: exceptional talent in the performing or studio arts, superior proficiency in two or more foreign languages, high achievement in independent research or writing, or significant leadership on a regional or national level. National Merit Finalists may receive an additional $2,000.

Max Award: $10,000

sponsored by Dickinson College

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How to Write a Transfer Essay That Will Impress Admission Officers

Before writing your transfer essay, you need to ask yourself: Why are you applying to this college? Learn what else you should (and shouldn't) do here!

by Emily Dauenhauer