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Crafting an Effective 'Why This College' Essay: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the ultimate guide to crafting a standout 'Why This College' essay. Unearth the secrets of in-depth research, learn how to connect the institution's offerings to your personal goals, and explore different essay approaches. Plus, get tips on creating a compelling narrative, even if you're undecided about your major. Unleash your potential and make your college application shine with our step-by-step roadmap.
Six Common Mistakes in Composing the 'Why This College' Essay
Unlock the Secrets to Writing a Standout 'Why This College' Essay: Avoid Common Mistakes and Shine in Admissions. In today's competitive college admissions landscape, crafting an exceptional 'Why This College' essay is essential. Discover the six most common mistakes students make and learn how to avoid them, allowing your application to truly stand out. With expert tips and strategies, you'll have the tools to create an authentic and compelling essay that showcases your unique qualities and genuine interest in the institution. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your college application process.
How to Write a Personal Statement (Tips + Essay Examples)
Crafting a standout personal statement for your college application can be both challenging and enlightening. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the essential steps of creating a compelling personal statement that reflects your unique identity and potential contribution to the college community. No matter the application portal, this guide will help you find the perfect topic, explore the key attributes of an outstanding personal statement, and offer valuable insights into the writing process. We'll also provide you with helpful brainstorming exercises and structural advice to ensure your personal statement stands out. Don't miss this opportunity to turn the intimidating task of writing a personal statement into an enriching and rewarding experience.
The Art of Exit: How to Leave Your Job Interview Like a Pro (Without Forgetting Your Coat)
In the world of job interviews, it's not just about how you enter the room but also how you exit it. Discover the secret strategies to leave a lasting impression on your potential employer, from leaving behind a portfolio of your accomplishments to crafting tantalizing glimpses of your future contributions. We'll even share tips on avoiding those cringe-worthy moments when you forget your belongings in the interview room. Step into the spotlight and make your exit memorable with these expert insights!
Mastering College Admission Essays: A Powerful Writing Exercise
Uncover the art of creating a remarkable college admission essay that captures hearts and admissions. Discover a powerful writing exercise, key essay qualities, and a unique challenge-based approach to elevate your application game.
Mastering College Admissions: Unveiling the Power of Demonstrated Interest
Navigating the college admissions process can be akin to navigating the world of relationships. Demonstrated interest is the secret ingredient that can set you apart from the crowd. Learn how showcasing your enthusiasm for both the institution and your intended major can significantly enhance your chances of acceptance. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the two types of demonstrated interest and offer actionable strategies to demonstrate your genuine passion. Discover why demonstrated interest matters and how it can be your ticket to securing that coveted spot at your dream college.
Crafting Your College Ticket: The Heroic Journey of a Stellar Admissions Essay
With all of the competition to get into a good college these days, students need something to help them stand out. This is where a well-crafted and epic admissions essay comes into play. But, this is also where students struggle the most in their application process. So, let’s explore why a good college essay is so important and how to write an amazing admissions essay all in one place. The added bonus of this blog is that it also gives you access to one of my best admission essay-writing secrets- the brainstorming activity that will help you figure out what you need to convey in your application.
Creating Interview Magic
Do you want to learn how to interview better than 99% of other applicants? Do you need help learning to stay calm and confident during interviews? I think everyone needs this at some point in their career. Research has identified 3 things you must do well in order to be highly successful during the interview process as well as 11 things you must know when you walk into any interview. These tips are extremely helpful to clients when looking for success in interviews.
How to Create a Standout High School Resume
Prepping for college applications can be a challenge, but one of the easiest and best places to start is by writing your resume. Get the best tips on how to write a high school resume, including a free high school resume template that you can download and edit. Get all of the advice you need on what to include in your high school resume and how to format it so that you stand out from other applicants, including 8 Key sections to include on your resume, 7 Essential Tips for resume writing, and 6 smart suggestions for all resumes.
How to Keep Your Work Batteries Charged.
Stress from work impacts all of us, and sometimes it can go beyond just normal stress and cause burnout. After doing a lot of research, I’ve found that there are signs and risk factors for workplace burnout. While we can’t control everything that happens at work, there are things we can do to control how we respond to work stress and to reduce burnout. This article give you signs of burnout, ways to predict if you are likely to face workplace burnout, and ways to cope with workplace stress.
How to Pick the Best Major for You
Confused about how to pick a college major? You are not alone! This can be a scary and definitely daunting task for high school students and parents. This blog post provides simple strategies to help students figure out possible majors and careers that would work well for them and provide them with a stable future.
The Secrets to the Top Third of Your Best Resume Yet (Plus a Free Resume Template)
Writing a resume can be challenging and many people don’t know where to start. I always say, start from the beginning. On your resume, that translates to the top 1/3 of the first page, which happens to be the most crucial part for getting the rest of your resume reviewed and getting you in for a job interview. This blog details the tips and tricks of writing an amazing top section of your resume and even comes with a free resume guide.
ATS-Friendly Resumes…Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
3 Quick and Easy Steps to Writing an ATS-Friendly Resume; helps your resume get seen by a recruiter. Today’s job market is tough. It’s important to get your resume ATS-Friendly to grab the attention of hiring managers after it gets through the screening process. A strong resume is your foot in the door for an interview.
How to Understand Your Financial Aid Package
Financial aid packages come in all shapes and sized, and can be hard to understand and even harder to nagivate with the different formats they come in. Do you want to know the easiest way to understand your financial aid packages and how much it will cost to attend college? Do you need help making sense of what your financial aid package actually means? Get the answers so you can easily compare your fiancial aid packages and find out the best college option for you.
Should You Send A Cover Letter Along With Your Resume?
Are cover letters still relevant in your job search? The answer isn't always clear-cut and varies among recruiters and hiring managers. However, there are best practices that can help you stand out. Your cover letter is an opportunity to showcase what sets you apart from other candidates and highlight your communication skills. However, in some cases, not including a cover letter might be preferable. Remember, job search and cover letter requirements may vary by industry and experience level, so use your judgment and remember, you are worth it!
4 Reasons You're Not Getting Interviews… And Bonus Solutions!
Sending out resumes but hearing nothing back is frustrating. This blog helps identify 4 of the main reason why you might not be getting interviews and provides bonus solutions on how to address it so you can elevate your job search.
Workplace Burnout & 6 Burning Questions to Ask Yourself
Workplace burnout has drastically increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting millions of employees worldwide. Managing your work stress and burnout is hugely important for your career success and your mental health. Factors contributing to burnout include poor leadership, excessive workload, lack of control, unclear job expectations, poor work relationships, and insufficient rewards. Employers can mitigate the effects of burnout by promoting work-life balance, providing support and resources, setting clear expectations, recognizing and rewarding achievements, and creating a positive work environment. Encouragingly, employees can also take control of their burnout by establishing healthy boundaries, considering their motivations, and asking themselves important questions to gain insight into their work/life balance.
How to Pick the Best College for You
Once the acceptances start coming, it’s time to narrow down the list of colleges until you get to the one that’s a perfect fit for you. For some, this is a clear cut choice, but for most students this is a tough decision. This provides expert advice on what to look for in great universities and give you a how-to guide for picking the right and best college for you.
Demonstrating Values in Your Experiences to Enhance Your College Admissions Essay
Parents and students always want to know the secret of writing the best college admissions essay- the best one I can tell you is to showcase your values. This blog, written by a college admissions expert, shows how you can highlight your values and incorporate some of your summer experiences to write the an effective admission essay. It provides questions for you to answer to walk you through the process and access to a comprehensive values list.
5 Tips for Acing Interviews
Everyone wants to perform their best during the interview process, but few actually know how. This blog has 5 tips that are easy to implement and will get you great results in your interviews.