by Kathleen M. You have heard the advice to avoid cliches and maybe you have even tried to rid yourself of the ones you employ most often. The reason to avoid cliches is that they are a shortcut – and when you are writing an application essay (or any important piece of writing), you don’t want the reader to think you are cutting corners. So instead of most cliches, you
by Kathleen M. One of the main challenges in writing a Common App Essay is writing something that isn’t boring or cliched or overused. How can you avoid writing a boring essay? Let’s go over some examples that may be more boring or expected. For example: My aunt was the one who always babysat me ever since I was five years old. I always remember her love for the outdoors,
by Sarah M. When it comes to showing your values in college essays, it can be easy to fall into the realm of cliché. There are a few key values that most, if not all successful applicants definitely have and often write about: discipline, focus, adaptability, independence. These are of course important values to have, but when it comes to setting yourself apart in essay, they’re not the best to
by Michelle You may still be finishing up a few last-minute college supplements for deadlines! Or you may have found this post while intrigued by how you can prepare for your summer activity essays or college essays in the future. Every year, there are 4 cliches that constantly show up in students’ college essay drafts like an inevitable flock of seagulls swarming over spilled french fries. No matter the topic,
