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Jun 3
3 min

How much pain is required for a great college essay?

The good news is, no - pain is not an essential ingredient in college essays. No, we’re not talking about the pain that goes into writing...

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How should I write about COVID in my college essay?

Mark Ionescu

May 5
2 min

How should I write about COVID in my college essay?

One of the most common pieces of writing advice, which you may have heard in relation to college essay writing, is to write about what...

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Mark Ionescu

Nov 2, 2020
2 min

Plotting your college essay story

Incorporating a hero's journey structure into your essay’s plot can make your story memorable and meaningful.

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Mark Ionescu

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

What makes a story?

We’ve talked previously about the value of telling a story and how stories can influence your audience to attach more value to the...

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Mark Ionescu

Sep 2, 2020
2 min

Every essay needs a story

Every prospective student desperately wants to convey to their dream college why they are special, and what makes them a uniquely perfect...

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Why the college essay is more important than ever

Mark Ionescu

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

Why the college essay is more important than ever

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