Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?

Which Paragraphs Would You Rather Read?

by Kathleen M. If you were a college admissions officer and had the opportunity to read hundreds of personal narratives, what would you want to read? Sometimes it is fun to imagine yourself as the audience.  So as you read the three introductions below, think about which essay you would like to read and why. Once you have read through, click on the Details tab to find out what I

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Don’t Compare Yourself to Others in Your College Essays

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others in Your College Essays

by Michelle From last week’s post on emotional growth, Essay Narwhals should understand how it is important to show maturity and understanding of your own emotions. The topic for today’s post will jump off of that idea as a launching point. Many students know that they wish to show the best sides of themselves in a college essay. However, there is one simple trap that many students fall into when

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