Ivy League PhD Writing Coach: Perfect Your College Essay

Colleges want you to write a personal story.?They may CALL it a statement or an essay. But it's a story--one that must be memorable, sparkling with witty/compelling/provocative turns of phrase and plot that can only come from YOU.? Yet finding your unique, personal voice is tough. Most of the academic writing you've done in high school discourages it, teaching you to instead develop an "objective" voice that conveys authority over your readers. But your college story needs to connect you to ... Read More >>