Using Rhetorical Questions to Hook Your Admission Essay Readers

Filed under Essay writing tips with No Comments, August 21st, 2009 by Admission Essay Specialist

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 [...]

How to Write about Your Immigrant Experience in Your Admission Essay

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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 [...]

Law School Personal Statements: Indicating that You’re From a Family of Lawyers

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Making the decision to become a lawyer can be one of the biggest steps that you take in your life, especially if you are from a family of lawyers.  Coming from a family of lawyers can have many advantages for those who are planning to become lawyers themselves.  Regardless of whether or not you are [...]

Writing College Application Essays Focusing on High School Job Experiences

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, April 3rd, 2009 by admin

When putting together your college application package, you will probably be required to submit an application essay.  While your transcripts, resume, and SAT scores will probably be the first thing that schools look at, your college application essay may just be the x-factor that gets you into the school of your choice.  Because of the [...]

Characteristics of Bad Examples of Personal Statements

Filed under Personal statement writing guide with No Comments, December 19th, 2008 by admin

As you’ve probably read in websites and blogs, the personal statement essay is an important requirement in the application or admissions process of law school, med school, college, and other graduate schools. The personal statement essay you submit can make or break your chances of getting accepted into the school you applied to because this [...]