Applying to the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is actually the only university founded by Roman Catholic bishops in the US, thus its definitive name. The university is located in Washington DC. It was established in 1887 as a graduate and research center. Pope Leo III himself approved its establishment. It was only in 1904 that the academic [...]
Filed under school profiles, October 7th, 2010Creating an Impact on the Readers of Your School Essays
When writing your admission essays, it is very necessary that you start your essay with great impact while ending it with a big bang at the same time. But, how well you will create an impact on your essay depends on your introduction.
Filed under Essay writing tips, November 8th, 2009Tackling Common Questions for College Admission Essays
When writing your admission essay, you are usually confronted by various application essay questions. And tackling them entails supporting your answers with specific ideas and examples to convince the admissions panel to finally give you your ticket to your dream school.
Filed under Essay writing tips, October 27th, 2009Admission Essays Sample: What the Admission Panel is Looking For
When writing your personal statement, make sure you know what exactly the admissions panel is looking for in a candidate. Generally, the admissions committee is in search of applicants who have the commitment, capacity, and moral fiber to pursue an MBA degree.
Filed under Essay writing tips, October 20th, 2009Tips in Weeding out Irrelevant Information from Your Admission Essay
Writing an admission essay can really be nerve-racking for most students. The apprehension of being able or not being able to come up with an effective essay that will stand out, topped with the anxiety of getting either accepted or denied in their dream med school is sure enough to crush a young student�s heart.
Filed under Essay writing tips, October 13th, 2009Using Rhetorical Questions to Hook Your Admission Essay Readers
While you can think of many interesting stories to tell about yourself, relaying it your reader is not always as easy as you think. So how can you get readers hooked from beginning to end? Expert writers advise that you should incorporate different styles to make the essay more interesting and reader-friendly. The admissions panel [...]
Filed under Essay writing tips, August 21st, 2009How to Write about Your Immigrant Experience in Your Admission Essay
If you are an immigrant to the United States and you are applying to a US school, you may find it rather difficult to deal with all of the demands of the application process, especially your admission essay. The great news for immigrants is that they may have the upper hand when it comes to [...]
Filed under Essay writing tips, August 18th, 2009Effective Essay Paragraph Structure in Admission Essays
An admission essay is usually thought of as the most complicated part of applying to graduate school. For some, it is also known as the personal statement because it is within this essay that you are asked to explain who you are, what makes you unique, and why you deserve to enter graduate school. For [...]
Filed under Essay writing tips, August 18th, 2009Sample Admission Essay Tips: The NO-NOs in Admission Essay Writing
Knowing what should be included in your admission essay is a must to be able to write a notable one. This is why it is recommended that you read a sample admission essay to know the things that you have to include. Aside from the sample admission essay, you also have to read various tips [...]
Filed under Personal statement writing guide, August 10th, 2009Sample Admission Essay Tips: Overused Terms and Expressions
Getting the attention of the admission committee should be the goal of those who aspire to get into a prestigious university. There are many ways of getting the committee’s interest. These include writing a notable admission essay. But what would make your essay notable? An essay could only be considered noteworthy if it is free [...]
Filed under Personal statement writing guide, August 10th, 2009