lesscollegestress
May 16, 2021
Why Essay Writing Matters Beyond the College Process
Many of the majors and careers students are choosing for employment prospects may work against them. In Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans...
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lesscollegestress
Feb 28, 2021
There are no soft skills
Over the past 10+ years, my interest in college essays has led me through courses for counselors, teachers, and writers as I work to hone...
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
Aug 29, 2020
Do Essays Really Matter? What I Learned from a Panel of Admissions Officers
I asked admissions officers from Vanderbilt, Denison, the Universities of Richmond, Miami, Delaware, and Marist and Gettysburg Colleges...
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
Aug 13, 2018
Today's College Essay Tip: Be Real
Yes, an anecdote about your son's positive impact on a kid, or a story about having to leave his comfort zone at his summer camp...
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
Jul 31, 2018
The Top Two-Likability & Humility
No one is surprised to see resilience or resourcefulness on the list of top qualities to highlight in a college essay, but they don't...
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
Jul 21, 2018
Essay Advice From the Colleges
While the college essay process is stressful to many, it is exciting to me. We're in the heart of essay season-and I love drawing stories...
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