Archive for May, 2009

Using an Admission Essay Sample for guidance on sensitive themes

Filed under Personal statement writing guide with No Comments, May 8th, 2009 by admin

Generally, most books and online essay-writing resources advice applicants to steer clear of sensitive topics.  In the college application essay, sex, religion, and politics are eggshell-thin China cups that will surely crack at the slightest drop or pressure.  Current events are also subjects that most applicants try not to write about, for fear of sounding [...]

The Essay for College Admission: the Pros and Cons of Having a Weird Topic

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, May 5th, 2009 by admin

If you’re all set to apply for college yet have just the average grades to make it, boost your chances of getting in by writing an excellent college admissions essay.  Members of college admissions panels are usually seasoned at judging students based on the essays that they’ve written and could very well get tired of [...]

Assembling MBA essay sample elements into one winning essay

Filed under MBA admissions essay samples with No Comments, May 2nd, 2009 by admin

Crafting the perfect MBA application essay is a tough job.  Many people are aware of the benefits an MBA degree can give them in their careers and as such, you need to be able to stand out in the kind of admission essays that you pass.  MBA schools have doubled their strictness when it comes [...]