For 34 years I have taught over 10,000 students ACT/SAT prep and how to get into college. Neither of my boys took my advice. Here are the mistakes we made.
Sep 12, 2021 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
3 Writing Elements All Great College Applications Essays Have in Common & How To Include These In your Essays
Application essays are used to reveal yourself to the reader.
Without these 3 elements, the reader will struggle to understand who you are and why you belong.
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Element #1 - The very best writing is specific.
Being specific gives details that allow the reader to understand the picture you are painting with words.
Sep 10, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
Is College Worth the Cost? 1 Reason Why It Makes Sense to Get a College Degree
Tuition costs are skyrocketing. Student loans and the crushing debt can weigh heavily for decades.
If a college degree no longer means wealth or a good job, is a degree worth it?
1/ Years ago, this wasn't even a question. Prosperity was only paved through college (and often, it had to be the right college).
With the rise of the creator economy and the leverage of the internet, degrees are now not always necessary.
