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Wednesday words of “Whiz”dom # 1: Affect vs. Effect
When you fill out your applications, you want to make every effort to write with correct grammar, usage, punctuation and capitalization.  Be sure to proofread everything, including the fill-ins and…
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Try a New Voice
If you are having trouble finding your “voice” – or if you are uncomfortable writing about yourself because it sounds as if you are bragging, try to write the first…
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Truncation is the soul of wit
Truncate: transitive verb; 1) to shorten by or as if by cutting off; 2) to abbreviate, abridge, curtail, or cut back. When I was in high school, I lived by…
Planning Effectively
Review your Facebook postings before you apply to schools!
"Took my AP American exam sooo stoned!" "Almost got caught shoplifting the necklace I wanted." The College Essay Whiz will not deny that we state “Find us on Facebook.” If…
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The Admissions Essay: What to write…and how to write it!
Imagine an admissions officer reading hundreds of essays! Your essay is your opportunity to stand out as a person so that the reader wants to place your application at the…
College Application Advice
There is still time to click “Apply” to schools with 2011 deadlines!
*This is an archived post. For up-to-date information on the Common Application, go here! For many of you, your parents grew up before the onslaught of electronic media. They “snail…
College Application Advice
This University Wants YOU!
“This University Wants You!  Apply Now!” What to do? Your guidance counselor is stalking you in the hallways, and your mom is standing at the front door with a pile…
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Don’t Let the Essay Questions Get You Down!
  Design an experiment that attempts to determine whether toads can hear. Provide the rationale for your design; explain your reasons for setting up the experiment as you did. Strive…
College Application Advice
Don’t Rush to Hit Send!
I’m pretty short, so when I purchase theatre tickets, I like to get good seats, usually in the front orchestra section. Of course, there’s always the chance that a man…

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