How do I make my admission essay stand out and get accepted?
I’ve read thousands of admission essays. Not literally thousands, but enough to recognize the patterns that make admissions officers groan and the […]
How do I combine sources to persuade readers?
I’ve spent the last decade writing things that matter to people. Not always successfully, but consistently enough that I’ve learned something about […]
How do I make my essay more detailed and specific?
I’ve been staring at essays for years now, both writing them and reading them, and I’ve noticed something peculiar. The worst ones […]
How do I research a topic when I don’t have a fixed thesis?
I spent three weeks staring at a blank document last semester. Not because I was lazy. Not because I didn’t care. I […]
How to Write an AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay Step by Step
I’ve read thousands of rhetorical analysis essays. Some were brilliant. Most were forgettable. The difference wasn’t always intelligence or writing ability–it was […]
What Makes a Personal Narrative Essay Engaging and Memorable
I’ve read thousands of personal essays. Some dissolve from memory the moment I finish the last sentence. Others burrow into my brain […]
How Long Should a College Essay Be and What to Include
I’ve read somewhere around three thousand college essays over the past decade. Not all of them were good. Some were forgettable. A […]
Writing a Conclusion for an Informative Essay Effectively
I’ve spent the last eight years reading student essays, and I can tell you something that might sound harsh but needs saying: […]
What are the steps to writing a successful synthesis essay?
I’ve been teaching writing for nearly a decade now, and I can tell you with absolute certainty that synthesis essays terrify students […]
How to Write a College Essay for Admissions Success
I’ve read thousands of college essays. Not an exaggeration. When you work in admissions long enough, you develop a kind of sixth […]