The College Admissions Edge

How to Defeat College Essay Anxiety, Writer’s Block and More


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This episode was originally a webinar I conducted for my community in early July 2019.  We covered:
The biggest mistake college essay writers commit and how to avoid it
The “Obstacle” essay:  Really?
How to use Netflix and the New York Post to dramatically improve your essay
How to overcome the dreaded College Essay Writer’s Block
The odd reason well-intentioned college essay advice from your English teacher can SABOTAGE your chances of admission to your “Dream School”
How to write a college essay so compelling admissions officers will (practically) crawl naked over broken glass to admit your child
Good topics..BAD topics
How to win at the Supplemental Essay Game
How to avoid writing the “Wrong” essay
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For more info about college advising, financial aid, merit scholarships and related topics, visit our website, http://www.lockwoodcollegeprep.com/ (www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com)
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