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How to Write a Hook for an Essay

How to Write a Hook for an Essay

A guide on how to write a good hook for different kinds of college and academic essays including several approaches, examples, and tips.

How to Cut Down Words in Your College Essay

How to Cut Down Words in Your College Essay

This guide explains when in the writing process students should focus on cutting word count, and offers clear, actionable strategies for how to do so, with illustrative examples.

5 Ways to Improve Your College Essays and Application at the Last Minute

5 Ways to Improve Your College Essays and Application  at the Last Minute

This guide covers 5 last-minute techniques for students looking to improve their college essays and application.

How to “Show Don’t Tell” in College Essays

How to “Show Don’t Tell” in College Essays

This guide explains what teachers and others actually mean when they say “Show, don’t tell”, and offers clear, actionable steps students can take to improve the quality of their writing.

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