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Today, I’d like to take a break from our traditional Tuesday post in order to ask for help from our readers. Rather than provide content about some admissions-essay related topic, I want to hear from you. Yes, you.

Specifically, I’d like input on the following simple queries:

Do you have any questions about admissions essays that we could answer in a post?

Is there anything we could explain or discuss about the services offered by EssayEdge?

What else would you like to see in this space?

If you have questions of this nature or other related comments, please feel free to leave them in the … Continue Reading

Money. It’s all about money. The admissions process is no exception, as the cost of higher education has continued to skyrocket in recent years. The price tag of a B.S., M.A., or Ph.D. has not only increased in the Ivy League and at other esteemed private institutions, but also at public schools. Tuition at many popular state and public schools, such as the University of Michigan and University of California institutions, can cost in excess of $10,000 per year for residents, while the total cost of attendance (including room, board, and supplies) can exceed $20,000 annually. If you’re applying to … Continue Reading

One of the great yet often overlooked things about agonizing over admissions essays is that even after the applications are submitted, applicants have built and strengthened writing skills that will aid them for the rest of their lives. Many of the traits that make an application essay excellent can also make a research paper, short story, or reading response shine. Good writing is good writing; while composing an analytical essay is obviously different than penning a blog entry, similarities still exist.

Let’s take a look at some of these universal writing tips, which apply to not only application essays, but also … Continue Reading

Application deadlines have come and gone for many, who are now left to do little more than wait, wonder, and hope. After the hectic and stressful period leading up to those deadlines, the calm after the storm can be jarring for some; they struggle to let go of the process and agonize over whether they missed anything or could have done something better. Others are all-too-happy to be done with application craziness and forget about everything until decision days draw near. Regardless of which camp you fall in, here are a few dos and don’ts to consider even after your … Continue Reading

It’s January 7, 2010. Most college application deadlines have passed, so today’s post will focus on issues relevant to those applying to advanced degree programs, particularly business schools.

If you are applying to an undergraduate institution with a later deadline (check out http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/841691-official-list-schools-later-deadlines-8.html for a fairly comprehensive list of programs with deadlines that have not yet passed – you may need to scroll to the final page of the thread to get the most up-to-date list), you can review our December 29 post for some last-minute tips.

For those applying to an MBA program, time is running short. Many schools have … Continue Reading

As 2009 winds to a close, I’d like to use this post to address an issue that is very near and dear to us here at EssayEdge.

A CNN report originally published in September of this past year was recently reposted on the American Morning blog. The report highlights the increasing prevalence of so-called paper mills, also known as essay mills, on the Internet. These companies allow students to purchase academic papers for their own personal use and are, for all intents and purposes, nothing more than commercialized cheating.

You can read the full text of this report at the following link:… Continue Reading

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With deadlines looming, the holidays in full swing, and applicant stress levels rising, I thought that today’s post would be a perfect opportunity to provide some tips for those who may find themselves rushing to get everything about their applications, essays included, finished and submitted within the next several days. Even if you complete your essays at the last minute, consider the following five tips before pressing the “Submit” button or sealing the envelope:

1. Spell check doesn’t work if a word is misused but spelled correctly. Consider the following sentence: During … Continue Reading
   

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Whether a full sentence or a single word, transitions can bridge the gap between a good essay and a great one. An essay without effective transitions is like a series of isolated islands; the reader will struggle to get from one point to the next and will probably end up frustrated or lose interest along the way. If the transitions in your essay are choppy, the first thing you should examine is the overall organization of the piece.

Awkward transitions are often symptomatic of poor organization. If the structure of the essay makes sense and the concepts follow each other logically, … Continue Reading